JSPS Fellowship 2026/27 in Japan

About This Opportunity

Requirements

• Academic Transcripts: From your Bachelor’s degree through your latest degree.
• Ph.D. Diploma/Certificate: A copy of your Ph.D. diploma. If you haven’t received it yet, provide:
• A letter from your university with your expected Ph.D. award date, OR
• A certificate of Ph.D. program enrollment with a supervisor’s letter confirming completion within two years. (Note: The Ph.D. award date must be the official university date, not the defense date.)
• Recommendation Letter: From your current academic institution or employer.
• Letter from Japanese Host Researcher: Confirmation that they agree to guide your research. (Can be submitted by August 15, 2025, if not available at the application.)
• Research Plan (2 pages): Covering your background, purpose, plan, expected results/impact.
• List of Publications (1 page): Include only peer-reviewed, printed, or officially accepted papers, formatted with all author details, title, journal information, and date.

Benefits

• The Program Covers:
• Round-trip airfare
• A Monthly Maintenance Allowance of JPY 362,000.
• Miscellaneous Support, including a JPY 200,000 settling-in allowance and overseas travel insurance.