JSPS postdoctoral fellowships for research in Japan (short-term)

Second call 2025.

Purpose

To provide opportunities for young pre- and postdoctoral researchers to conduct, under the guidance of a host researcher, cooperative research with leading research groups in Japanese universities and other research institutions.

This program is intended to help advance the overseas researchers’ research activities while advancing science and promoting internationalization in Japan.

Fields of research

All fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are included under this program.

Duration of fellowships

1 to 12 months. This fellowship is provided in full month units.

Starting date

Fellows must start their fellowship in Japan between 28 February 2026 and 31 March 2026.

Application deadline

14 July 2025.

More information and application with guidelines

Contact

For questions regarding the application process or the Fellowship itself, please contact the JSPS Office in Stockholm at: sto-info@overseas.jsps.go.jp