The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for North American and European(short-term) PROGRAM GUIDELINES (FY2007) | Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers

Application through Open Recruitment in Japan (Application by a Japanese host researcher)
Application through an Overseas Nominating Authority
- List of Overseas Nominating Authorities / Application Guidelines / Application Form
For Successful Candidates
- Program Guidelines
Reference
- List of Fellows Selected through Open Recruitment in Japan
- Map of Fellows’ Countries
Frequently Asked Questions

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Short-term)

JSPS Summer Program

Links
- Invitation Fellowship Program for Research in Japan
- JSPS Awards for Eminent Scientists

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for North American and European(short-term) PROGRAM GUIDELINES (FY2007)

This program guideline is for FY2007 JSPS foreign researchers and host researchers providing research conditions, regulations and administrative procedures.

BASIC STIPULATIONS(PDF)
1. PROVISIONS
2. AIM OF THE FELLOWSHIP
3. FINACIAL SUPPORT AND HOST’S ROLE
4. MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL OF YOUR AWARD LETTER
5. ID NUMBER
6. TERM OF THE FELLOWSHIP
7. POINTS REGARDING THE START OF YOUR FELLOWSHIP
8. OBLIGATIONS
9. WITHDRAWAL OF THE FELLOWSHIP AND STOPPAGE OF ALLOWANCES
10. COMUNICATION BETWEEN FELLOW AND HOST
11. OFFICIAL ANOUNCEMENT OF NAMES
12. FELLOW’S WORKING CONDITIONS
13. APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE
PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS(PDF)
1. ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS
2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE FELLOWSHIP
3. CHANGE OF FELLOWSHIP COMMENCEMENT DATE AND NOTIFICATION
4. NECESSARY PROCEDURES BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE TO JAPAN
5. NECESSARY PROCEDURES AFTER YOU ARRIVE IN JAPAN
6. NECESSARY PROCEDURES BEFORE AND AFTER YOU LEAVE JAPAN
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS(PDF)
1. NATURE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
2. INTERNATIONAL TRANPORTATION
3. MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
4. SETTLING-IN ALLOWANCE
5. DOMESTIC RESEARCH TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
6. RESEARCH SUPPORT ALLOWANCE
7. INSURANCE
8. REIMBURSEMENT
CHANGE OF FELLOWSHIP TENURE AND WITHDRAWAL(PDF)
1. SHORTENING THE FELLOWSHIP
2. TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM JAPAN / RE-ENTRY INTO JAPAN
3. CHANGING YOUR HOST RESEARCHER OR HOST INSTITUTION
4. WITHDRAWAL FROM FELLOWSHIP

REFERENCES : USEFUL CONTACTS(PDF)
LIST OF ATTACHED FORMS：FORMS
APPENDIX A(PDF)
Points on What to Say When Inquiring about the Visa Application Procedure at a Japanese Embassy/Consulate
APPENDIX B(PDF)
Certificate of Eligibility
APPENDIX C(PDF)
Re-entry Permission
APPENDIX D(PDF)
Sample of Document Certifying the Research Activity, Fellowship Period, and Maintenance Allowance of the Fellow