JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 in Japan | Fully Funded

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 in Japan offers international researchers a fully funded opportunity to conduct collaborative research at Japanese universities and institutions. This prestigious program, funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), supports early-career postdoctoral scholars across all academic disciplines including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Successful fellows receive a monthly maintenance allowance of JPY 362,000, round-trip airfare, a settling-in allowance, and insurance support.

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is an independent administrative institution that plays a key role in advancing scientific research in Japan. Established to foster international collaboration, JSPS administers various fellowship and grant programs that attract top researchers from around the world. Through the Standard Postdoctoral Fellowship, JSPS aims to strengthen global research networks and promote scientific exchange between Japan and other countries.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Benefits

• Monthly stipend: JPY 362,000
• Round-trip airfare: Economy class
• Settling-in allowance: JPY 200,000
• Overseas travel insurance
• Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research may be available for collaborative research expenses through the host institution

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Eligibility Criteria

• Be a citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan (JSPS also treats Taiwanese and Palestinian researchers in the same manner)
• Hold a PhD obtained on or after 2 April 2021, or be expected to receive a PhD before the fellowship begins
• Be within six years of doctoral degree completion as of April 1, 2027
• Not have previously started a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship under Standard (P) or Pathway to University Positions in Japan
• Not be a Japanese citizen
• Not hold permanent resident status in Japan

Available Research Fields for Postdoc in Japan

• Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Environmental Sciences
• Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Physics
• Biotechnology
• Life Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Computer Science
• Social Sciences
• Humanities
• Interdisciplinary Research

How to Apply for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship

• Identify a Japanese Host Researcher or professor at an eligible Japanese institution whose research aligns with your work.
• Establish Research Collaboration with Host Professor or researcher since JSPS expects prior communication and a concrete collaborative research plan.
• Prepare Application Materials with your host supervisor: CV, research achievements, research plan, academic goals, recommendation letter.
• Host Researcher Submits Application electronically through the host institution (applicants will not submit directly).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply for this fully funded research opportunity in Japan.