This program provides opportunities for postdoctoral researchers from overseas to conduct, under the guidance of a host researcher, cooperative research with leading research groups in Japanese universities and other research institutions.
Fields of research
All fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are included under this program.
Eligibility
Duration
12-24 months
What we offer
How to apply
There are two ways to apply

1. Application through nominating authority (Sweden, Finland, Norway and Estonia)
Those with a citizenship or permanent residency in these countries can apply under special quotas.Swedish applications are submitted to JSPS Stockholm and nominated by KVA, SSF and VINNOVA.
Applicants from Finland, Norway and Estonia submit their applications to Academy of Finland, Research Council of Norway and Estonian Research Council, respectively.
FY2023 Call
Finland (upcoming)
Call opens
25 August 2022Call closes
28 September 2022 at 16.15 Finnish timeGo to application page
Estonia (coming soon)
Sweden (coming soon)
Norway (coming soon)
FY2022 Call (closed)
Finland
Call opens
11 August 2021Call closes
23 September 2021 at 16.15 Finnish timeGo to application page
Estonia
Sweden
Where to submit your application:
Please submit your application to JSPS Stockholm by email to
sto-info@overseas.jsps.go.jp .
*Please write “Application for FY2022 (Standard)” in the subject line of your email.
Call opens
10 October 2021Call closes:
3 January (Mon) 2022, 17:00 CET
Fellowship starting date:
1 August 2022 - 30 November 2022
Documents:
Norway
2. Application through open recruitment (Others)
Application is submitted by the applicant's host researcher in Japan directly to JSPS Tokyo.FY2023 application deadlines
1st call: 2 September 20222nd call: 2 May 2023
For further information please visit JSPS Tokyo's webpage
A comprehensive application schedule can be found here