International Joint Research Program
JRP-LEAD with DFG
How to apply
Applicants as PI to International Joint Research Program (JRPs with SNSF) are not eligible to apply for this program as PI.
However, participation in multiple projects is permitted for Japanese participants.
However, participation in multiple projects is permitted for Japanese participants.
The Japanese and German researchers are to cooperate in preparing the research plan. Japanese PIs are to register the basic information to JSPS via JSPS Online Application System and German PIs are to submit their application to DFG, using the DFG’s electronic proposal processing system.
For this program, the Lead Agency process is utilized for the proposal screening (screening and selection of proposals for the international joint research projects is carried out by one of the science-promotion agencies. Both agencies supports the selected projects).
For this program, the Lead Agency process is utilized for the proposal screening (screening and selection of proposals for the international joint research projects is carried out by one of the science-promotion agencies. Both agencies supports the selected projects).
28 February 2025
Opening Date of Call for Proposals
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7 a.m. 4 June 2025 (JST)
Closing Date of Call for Proposals
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5 p.m. 11 June 2025 (JST)
Deadline for submission of the copy of proposal
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Selection of projects is made via document reviews by reviewers by invited DFG and joint panel reviews carried out between DFG and JSPS.
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Around January 2026
Notify Review Results
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1 April 2026
Start Project
Opening Date of Call for Proposals
▼
7 a.m. 4 June 2025 (JST)
Closing Date of Call for Proposals
▼
5 p.m. 11 June 2025 (JST)
Deadline for submission of the copy of proposal
▼
Selection of projects is made via document reviews by reviewers by invited DFG and joint panel reviews carried out between DFG and JSPS.
▼
Around January 2026
Notify Review Results
▼
1 April 2026
Start Project
*JSPS receives registration 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
https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/top_kokusai.html
*Japanese PI must prepare JSPS Financial Form in English and hand it to German PI to submit it with other application documents to DFG.
Also, Japanese researchers need to submit the basic information to JSPS via JSPS Online Application System.
Also, Japanese researchers need to submit the basic information to JSPS via JSPS Online Application System.