JSPS Fellowship Programme

JSPS Standard Programme

An Overview

The standard programme is a great opportunity to join us here at iCeMS for a period of 12 – 24 months for a research fellowship.

The award includes a round-trip air ticket, a settling-in allowance of ¥200,000 and a ¥362,000 monthly maintenance allowance. Below is a guide to the standard programme and how you can apply to join us here in Kyoto.

Open Application

One method of application is by applying direct to JSPS.
They call for applications twice a year for the standard programme with the next deadline being the 6th May 2022.
Find out the details about the open process here.

Useful Links

To see a more detailed overview of the standard fellowship please follow this link.

The selection process for open applications can be found here.

For programme guidelines for successful fellows click here.

Lastly, should you have any questions, please refer to JSPS’s FAQS here.

JSPS Short-Term Programme

Eligibility Criteria

1. Be a citizen or permanent resident of an eligible country (US, Canada, EU States, UK, Switzerland, Norway and Russia), or have been engaged in research for at least three years in an eligible country.  You must also be from a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan (Taiwan and Palestine included) and must have conducted research continuously for three or more years prior to applying.
2. Candidates must have obtained their doctoral degree outside of Japan and within six years of the date the fellowship goes into effect, or must be enrolled in a doctoral course outside Japan, and scheduled to receive a Ph.D. within two years from the fellowship start date.

Notes:

1. Those who have previously received a fellowship under the JSPS Postdoctoral Programme (Standard, Short-Term and Pathway to University in Japan) are not eligible.
2. As well as this, those who have resident cards with addresses in Japan at JSPS’s application deadline are not eligible.
3. In addition, a Japanese citizen who is a permanent resident of any eligible country is not eligible.
4. If selected as a fellow, you must submit an original copy of the doctoral degree certificate or diploma (or if you have not completed then the original copy of your prospect certificate is necessary) before the fellowship starting date (not required when applying).

ONA Application

The other method of application is through one of JSPS’s Overseas Nominating Authorities.

The partner countries have their own nominating authority to which you can apply to. Then, if successful, they will make an application to JSPS on your behalf.

To see the list of nominating authorities follow this link.

However, it is important to note that each authority will have different methods and requirements for application as well as deadlines. As such, it is essential for you to do your research on the relevant nominating authority.