Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan (Long-term)

This program allows researchers with excellent records of research achievements to visit Japan to collaborate with Japanese colleagues through long-term visits.

Eligibility

  • Be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan

  • Be a researcher in a position equivalent to a university professor, associate professor or assistant professor in Japan, or received a doctorate degree more than 6 years prior.


    • Duration

    2 - 10 months

    What we offer

  • Round-trip air ticket

  • Monthly maintenance allowance of JPY 387,600

  • Research support allowance of JPY 150,000 (maximum)

  • Overseas travel insurance


    • How to apply

    The application should be submitted to JSPS Tokyo by your host researcher in Japan.

    FY2026 application deadline
    29 August 2025 (by 5 p.m. (JST))

    For further information please visit JSPS Tokyo's webpage

    FAQ

    FAQ page (JSPS Tokyo's webpage)