Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan
Short-term (PE)
Application Schedule (Open Call)
| Recruitment | Application deadline (from host institution to JSPS) | Period for publishing selection results | Periods for arrival in Japan | Number of fellowships award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | September 25, 2026 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Early January 2027 | April 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028 | 20 |
| 2nd | January 8, 2027 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Middle of May 2027 | August 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028 | 20 |
| 3rd | June 4, 2027 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Late September 2027 | December 1, 2027 - March 31, 2028 | 20 |
| Recruitment | Application deadline (from host institution to JSPS) | Period for publishing selection results | Periods for arrival in Japan | Number of fellowships award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | September 26, 2025 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Early January 2026 | April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 | 20 |
| 2nd | January 9, 2026 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Middle of May 2026 | August 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 | 20 |
| 3rd | June 5, 2026 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Late September 2026 | December 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 | 20 |
Note: From FY2024 application, JSPS sends award letter and related documents for successful candidates (invited overseas researchers) to host institutions.