Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

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JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard), FY2027 second round — 12 to 24 months in Japan

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) · Japan

Who can apply · Postdoctoral researchers in any field with a PhD from 2 April 2021 onward, from countries with diplomatic relations with Japan, including Tunisia, who have a host researcher in Japan.

362,000 yen a month, plus air ticket and 200,000 yen settling-in allowance · 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.

Deadline · 23 April 2027, 5 p.m. Japan time (9 a.m. in Tunis), for host institutions. Internal deadlines are earlier.

Checked 28 Oct 2026