In view of the growing need to foster young researchers who will play an important role in future scientific research activities, JSPS provides a special program under which fellowships are granted to 1) young Japanese postdoctoral researchers who conduct research activities at Japanese universities or research institutions on a non-employment basis and to 2) graduate students who conduct research in Japanese university doctoral programs.

Fellowship recipients may apply for a research grant of up to 1,500,000 yen per year. When necessary to advance their work, they may, for a stipulated period of time, conduct research at other research institutions including those overseas.