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 Research Council of Finland, The Research Council of Norway and Estonian Research Council, respectively.
FY2025 Call
Finland (no call for FY2026)
Call opens
21 August 2024Call closes
25 September 2024 at 16.15 Finnish timeGo to application page
Estonia (closed)
Sweden (closed)
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 FY2025 (Standard)” in the subject line of your email.
Call opens
25 November 2024Call closes:
14 January (Tue) 2025, 17:00 CET
Fellowship starting date:
1 July 2025 - 30 November 2025
Documents:
2. Application through open recruitment (Others)
Application is submitted by the applicant's host researcher in Japan directly to JSPS Tokyo.FY2026 application deadlines
1st call: 29 August, 2025 (by 5 p.m. (JST))2nd call: 28 April, 2026 (by 5 p.m. (JST))
For further information please visit JSPS Tokyo's webpage
A comprehensive application schedule can be found at our "Application Schedule" page.