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Application
Application Instructions (Japanese)
Application instructions for the Japanese Studies Fellowship Program for Doctoral Candidates, including eligibility, application procedures, and required documents.
Graduate students eligible to submit doctoral dissertations or researchers affiliated with institutions in Southeast Asia.; Must have secured a host professor/collaborator in Japan.; Must be in good health and able to conduct research in Japanese or English.; Must be able to reside continuously in Japan for the fellowship period.; Must meet specific criteria regarding previous fellowship reception.
Requirements
Application form; Applicant information; Research plan; CV (optional); Research achievements (optional); Academic transcript (for doctoral dissertation writers only)
Application materials
Application form; Applicant information; Research plan; CV (optional); Research achievements (optional); Academic transcript (doctoral dissertation writers only)
How to apply
Download application documents from the JPF website.; Complete application documents according to the guidelines.; Upload all completed application documents to the online application site.; Request upload URLs for recommendation letters, acceptance letters, and language evaluations from the online application site.
Important dates
Application deadline: December 2, 2025, 13:00 (Japan time); Notification of results: By the end of April 2026; Fellowship start date: Between June 20, 2026, and March 20, 2027
Documents
Application form; Applicant information; Research plan; CV; Research achievements; Academic transcript
Contact
JF Japan Research Division
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