JSPS funds about 120 foreign postdoctoral researchers per round for 12 to 24 months of research with a host in Japan. Fellows get 362,000 yen a month, a return air ticket, a settling-in allowance of 200,000 yen and travel insurance. The host researcher applies through the Japanese institution; JSPS's deadline for the second round is 23 April 2027 at 5 p.m. Japan time. The PhD must date from 2 April 2021 or later.
Who can apply
Nationality
Candidates must be citizens of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan on 1 April 2027 and during the fellowship. Tunisia has diplomatic relations with Japan, so Tunisian citizens qualify. Japanese citizens and permanent residents of Japan cannot apply.
Doctorate
A PhD obtained on or after 2 April 2021, or expected before the fellowship starts. Former JSPS Standard or Pathway fellows are not eligible.
Host researcher
The application is submitted by a full-time host researcher at a Japanese university or research institute, eligible for KAKENHI grants, through the head of the institution. Each host may submit up to three applications.
Funding and what it does not cover
JSPS pays a maintenance allowance of 362,000 yen a month, an economy return air ticket, a settling-in allowance of 200,000 yen and overseas travel insurance. The host can apply for a research grant. Amounts may change for budgetary reasons.
Covered
Maintenance allowance of 362,000 yen a month
Economy return air ticket
Settling-in allowance of 200,000 yen
Overseas travel insurance
A Grant-in-Aid for research costs, applied for by the host
You pay
Air ticket and settling-in allowance for fellows already living in Japan before the start
