This Post Doctorate, PhD, Fellowship program in Japan offers fully funded. The application deadline is April 28, 2026.
KEY DETAILS - Location: Japan - Program level: Post Doctorate, PhD, Fellowship - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: April 28, 2026
ELIGIBILITY - The doctorate must have been obtained outside of Japan. - Candidates cannot have previously been awarded a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship in any of the applicable categories. - Each researcher may only receive the fellowship once. - Even if they live permanently in a country that qualifies, Japanese nationals are ineligible. - Research experience may not include maternity or parental leave periods. - The host researchers must be connected to a KAKENHI-eligible research institution. - They must be employed full-time in research (with official institutional approval; exceptions may be permitted). - Among the host institutions that qualify are. - Japanese academic institutions. - Organizations connected to MEXT. - Technology colleges. - Other establishments that MEXT has designated. - For the term of the fellowship, the host researcher must stay the same; host changes are not allowed.
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Program Overview
JSPS International Fellowships for Research 2027 , Japan is listed on our platform as a fully funded scholarship for international applicants interested in opportunities in Japan.
The opportunity is connected to JSPS International, which administers or hosts the program.
Typical study or experience level: Postdoc.
Geographic focus: Japan (Asia).
This listing indicates fully funded support, which may cover tuition, living costs, travel, or related expenses depending on the official program rules.
About the Host
JSPS International is associated with this scholarship. Review the official website for faculty contacts, campus details, and any department-specific requirements before you apply.
