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Deadline
September 25, 2026 (by 5 p.m. (JST))
Award amount
JPY362,000 per month for PhD holders
Academic level
Graduate, Postdoctoral
Citizenship
Permanent residents
Eligibility
Citizen or permanent resident of eligible countries (US, Canada, EU, UK, Switzerland, Norway, Russia); Engaged in research for at least 3 years in an eligible country; Obtained doctoral degree within 6 years of April 1 of the fellowship year; Currently enrolled in doctoral course, expected to receive PhD within 2 years; Not previously awarded a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship
Application materials
Form 1 (completed by host researcher); Form 2 (completed by candidate); Letter of Recommendation (1 page)
Official source pages
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ApplicationJun 24, 2026
Application through an Overseas Nominating Authority (Short-term (PE))
Information on applying for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (Short-term Program) through overseas nominating authorities, including a list of authorities and their application processes.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
List of Nominating Authorities
JSPS lists overseas nominating authorities for fellowship applications. Contact your country's authority for application procedures.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
Application Schedule (Short-term (PE)・Open Call)
Application deadlines and selection result periods for the JSPS Short-term Program (PE) for FY2026 and FY2027. Includes arrival periods and number of fellowships.
ApplicationJun 24, 2026
Application through an Overseas Nominating Authority (Short-term (PA))
Information on applying for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (Short-term Program) through overseas nominating authorities. Lists contact details for each region.
FAQJun 24, 2026
FAQ - JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
Frequently asked questions about JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan, including application procedures and contact information. Updated December 2025.
Pamphlet detailing the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (Short-term Program) for research in Japan, outlining program details and application information.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
JSPS International Fellowships FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document for JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan, covering general questions, application procedures, and eligibility.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
Instructions for the Application Forms
Instructions for completing application forms for the FY2027 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term Program). Details on Form 1 and Form 2.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
FY2027 Review Section Set (Short-term (PE))
This document outlines the review section set for the FY2027 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Short-term Program), detailing various fields of study.
PDF guideJun 24, 2026
FY2026 Review Section Set (Short-term (PE))
This document outlines the review sections for the FY2026 JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships (Short-term Program) for Research in Japan, detailing various fields within humanities, social sciences, mathematical and physical sciences, engineering, materials, informatics, and life sciences.
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