Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

How to apply

Applicants as PI to International Joint Research Program (JRP-LEAD with DFG) are not eligible to apply for this program as PI.
However, participation in multiple projects is permitted for Japanese participants.

Application Procedure

The PIs on both the Japanese and Swiss sides must submit a single joint application to JSPS. Please check SNSF’s website for information about application to SNSF.

Schedule・Selection Procedure

1 April 2025
Opening Date of Call for Proposals

5 p.m. 30 June 2025 (JST)
Closing Date of Call for Proposals

Selection of projects is made via document and panel reviews conducted by JSPS.

Around November 2025
Notify Review Results

1 January 2026
Start Project
*JSPS receives applications via its on-line application system. For details, please refer to the following webpage (only in Japanese):
https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/top_kokusai.html

Call for Proposals / Application Form

*The two files, "Application Form (Form A)" and "Financial Form for Japanese Side (Form B)," should be uploaded together in a single PDF file.