Ph.D. candidates at graduate schools in Southeast Asia conducting research related to Japan in humanities or social sciences.; Researchers affiliated with an institution in Southeast Asia with a Ph.D. or equivalent experience, conducting research related to Japan.; Must secure arrangements with advisors/research associates in Japan by the application deadline.; Proficient in Japanese or English.; Fellowship must commence between June 20, 2026, and March 20, 2027.
Requirements
Applicants must be Ph.D. candidates or researchers affiliated with an institution in Southeast Asia.; Conducting research related to Japan in humanities or social sciences.; Secure all arrangements with advisors/research associates in Japan by the application deadline.; Be in good health and proficient in Japanese or English.; Continuous stay in Japan for the Fellowship term.; Previous recipients must meet elapsed time requirements since last fellowship.
Application materials
Application forms; Application Documents Completion Guide; Reference Forms
How to apply
Download application documents from the website.; Complete application documents.; Upload application documents to the Online Application Portal.; Request referees to upload their files via the Online Application Portal.
Important dates
Application deadline: December 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. JST; Notification of results: By the end of April 2026; Fellowship commencement: Between June 20, 2026, and March 20, 2027
Documents
Application Instructions (English) (PDF:224KB)
Contact
r_info@jpf.go.jp (for JF-GJS and JF-Nichibunken Fellowship inquiries)
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