The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for North American and European(short-term) PROGRAM GUIDELINES (FY2011) | 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)
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- 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

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- Invitation Fellowship Program for Research in Japan
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The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for North American and European(short-term) PROGRAM GUIDELINES (FY2011)

This program guideline is for FY2011 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. OBLIGATIONS
8. WITHDRAWAL OF THE FELLOWSHIP AND STOPPAGE OF ALLOWANCES
9. COMUNICATION BETWEEN FELLOW AND HOST
10. RELEASE OF INFORMATION ABOUT FELLOWS
PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS(PDF)
1. PRE-DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
2. POST-ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
3. PRE- /POST-DEPARTURE PROCEDURES
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS(PDF)
1. NATURE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
2. INTERNATIONAL TRANPORTATION
3. MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
4. SETTLING-IN ALLOWANCE
5. DOMESTIC RESEARCH TRAVEL ALLOWANCE
6. INSURANCE
7. REIMBURSEMENT
CHANGE OF FELLOWSHIP TENURE AND WITHDRAWAL(PDF)
1. SHORTENING THE FELLOWSHIP
2. LEAVE FOR CHILD BEARING AND/OR INFANT NURSING
3. TEMPORARY ABSENCE FROM JAPAN / RE-ENTRY INTO JAPAN
4. CHANGING THE HOST RESEARCHER OR HOST INSTITUTE
5. CHANGE IN RESEARCH PLAN
6. WITHDRAWAL FROM FELLOWSHIP
7. CONTINUOUS STAY IN JAPAN AFTER EXPIRATION
RESEARCH SUPPORT ALLOWANCE(PDF)

RESEARCH SUPPORT ALLOWANCE RULES(PDF)

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