CONTACT
Overseas Fellowship Division,
International Program Department,
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Sumitomo-Ichibancho FS Bldg., 8 Ichibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8472, JAPAN
TEL+81-3-3263-2480, 9094
FAX+81-3-3263-1854
MAILinvitation@jsps.go.jp
This program is designed to enable Japanese researchers to invite their foreign colleagues to Japan to participate in cooperative work and other academic activities. Researchers of all countries having diplomatic relations with Japan are* eligible. Applications are submitted by the inviting researchers who wish to host foreign researchers in Japan.
What's New
- 01/24/2012
- 2012-2013 Fellowship Selection Ratio was updated.
- 01/24/2012
- Program Guidelines (FY2012 Short-Term ) was posted.
- 01/24/2012
- Program Guidelines (FY2012 Long-Term ) was posted.
- 01/18/2012
- The call for JSPS Invitation Fellowship for Research in Japan 2012 by applying throught nominating authorities was posted.
- 01/12/2012
- Outline of FY2012 Short-Term was updated
- 01/12/2012
- Outline of FY2012 Long-Term was updated
- 06/01/2011
- English webpage set up
JSPS Invitation Fellowship Programs for Research in Japan
JSPS conducts two programs (a short- and long-term program) under the Invitation Fellowship heading. Funded by a subsidy from the Japanese government, these fellowship programs are to promote international cooperation and mutual understanding through scientific research. The programs allow researchers employed at designated Japanese research institutions and laboratories to invite fellow researchers from other countries to Japan to participate in cooperative activities. They presuppose the existence of contacts between researchers in Japan and in other countries, a condition considered favorable to the promotion of future scientific cooperation and exchange.
Program Guidelines
| Type | Annual Number of Fellowships (planned) | Duration of Stay | Coverage of Fellowship | Application Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term | 220 | 14 to 60 days |
Round-trip air ticket, Per diem 18,000yen, Domestic travel allowance 150,000 yen |
September of the preceding fiscal year, and May of the designated fiscal year |
| Long-term | 70 | 2(61 days) to 10 months | Round-trip air ticket, Monthly stipend 369,000yen Domestic travel allowance 100,000 yen, Research expense 40,000 yen |
September of the preceding fiscal year |
*From the FY2009 recruitment, JSPS treats Taiwarese and Palestinan researchers in this manner.
**Japanese fiscal year (FY) is from 1 April to 31 March of following year.
*** If a host researcher’s institution is not listed in the Table, please consult him/her. Other institutions can be eligible for the program if they take the necessary registration procedures and are regarded as eligible by JSPS.
