JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded) Deadline: 15 August, 2025

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 for International Students:

Applications are invited to apply for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Japan. All International students can apply for this fully funded postdoctoral fellowship program in Japan. The fellowship lasts from 1 to 12 months. The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) offers the fellowship for the international students.

The JSPS Fellowship 2026 in Japan is a fully funded international fellowship in Japan for candidates from around the world. This fellowship invites pre- and post-doctoral researchers, as well as early-career researchers, to do research in Japanese universities or institutes. It enables early-career researchers to advance their studies. There is no application cost, and the JSPS Fellowship is available to all nationalities. There are 120 fellowships to be awarded.

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is an independent administrative entity established by national law to promote scientific growth in all sectors of natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities. It is responsible for administering a wide range of Japan’s scientific and academic activities. While operating within the broad framework of government policies designed to encourage scientific growth, JSPS tailors its programs to the demands of participating scientists. JSPS was established in 1932 as a non-profit foundation thanks to an endowment donated by Emperor Showa.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 Details:

Offered by:	Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Duration:	12-24 Months
Fellowship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	Japan
Last Date:	15 August 2025

 

Financial Benefits:

The KWI Institute Fellowship 2026 in Germany for international students offers the following benefits:

• 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.

Research Areas:

• Humanities,
• Social sciences,
• Natural sciences.

List of Eligible Host Institutes:

See the List of Eligible Host Institutes. 

Documents Required:

• Online Application Form
• CV or Resume
• Certificate of English proficiency
• Letter from Japanese Host Researcher
• PhD Diploma/Certificate
• Research Plan (2 pages):
  • background,
  • purpose,
  • plan,
  • expected results/impact
  • only peer-reviewed,
  • printed or officially accepted papers,
• Valid passport or national ID

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Japan for international students are below:

• Applicants must be nationals of a nation with diplomatic ties to Japan (JSPS handles Palestinian and Taiwanese researchers similarly).
• Within six years of the fellowship’s start date, candidates must have earned their doctorate. It makes no difference if the applicant works a full-time job or not.
• Those who have already been awarded and started a fellowship through the JSPS Fellowship Program for Research in Japan are ineligible.
• Persons who are Japanese citizens or foreigners with permanent residency in Japan are not eligible.
• Researchers who completed their PhD within six years, minus time spent on maternity and/or parental leave. (Every four weeks of leave is counted as one month, and any additional weeks are counted as one month.)
• A fellow must present the PhD degree certificate or diploma before the fellowship begins (this is not required while applying).

Application Deadline: 

The last date to apply for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 in Japan for international applicants is 15th August 2025.

How to Apply for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship?

1. Candidates must complete the application process and learn about the program on the official website.
2. Verify the deadlines through the official website link.