Award amountRound-trip international airline ticketEligibilityPh.D. candidates at graduate schools in Southeast Asia conducting research related to Japan.; Researchers affiliated with an institution in Southeast Asia who have a Ph.D. degree.; Must be in good health and proficient in Japanese or English.; Must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.; Must stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship between June 20, 2026 and March 20, 2027.RequirementsApplicants must be Ph.D. candidates or researchers affiliated with an institution in Southeast Asia.; Applicants must have completed necessary coursework (for doctoral candidates).; Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional experience (for researchers).; Applicants must be conducting research related to Japan in humanities or social sciences.; Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships have specific reapplication conditions.How to applyApply through Online Application Portal.Important datesApplication Deadline: December 2, 2025; Notification of Results: April 2026; Fellowship start date: Between June 20, 2026 and March 20, 2027Contactr_info@jpf.go.jp 