Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan
Summer ProgramProgram Procedure For Successful Fellows
This page provides the information such as the Program Guidelines, forms to be submitted and so on for fellows of Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan.
JSPS provides "JSPS Summer Program /Program Guidelines FY2026" to all selected fellows. They describe both the benefits and services received and the procedures and responsibilities that fellows are expected to observe during their tenures. All fellows are requested to read the Guidelines carefully before they start procedure.
Program Guidelines FY2026 Download
The FAQs provide general information about the Summer Program.
For details on the Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan, please refer to the relevant FAQ.
For details on the Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan, please refer to the relevant FAQ.
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These procedures are to be carried out based on mutual understanding among the Fellow, Host, and Host Institution. A list of the forms to be submitted via the Institution to JSPS.
| Form Type | Form (Word) | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Form A | Notice of Acceptance and Pledge (Word/31KB) | Friday, April 17 |
| Flight Arrangement Request Form | Please be sure to refer to “Registration for JSPS Summer Program air ticket” | Friday, April 17 *should be submitted to jsps_fellowship_desk＊nta.co.jp (Note: Please replace＊with @. ) |
| Form 1 | Notice of Bank Account (Word/33KB) | Friday, April 17 |
| Form 2 (Optional) |
Application for Research Support Allowance (Word/33KB) | Friday, April 17 |
| Form 3 | RECEIPT (Word/28KB) | Friday, July 17 |
| Form 4 | Research Report & Future Contact Information (Word/63KB) | Friday, August 21 *should be submitted to jspssummer0428＊or.knt.co.jp (Note: Please replace＊with @. ) |
| Form 5 | Research Support Allowance Expenditure Report (Word/30KB) | Friday, September 25 |
| Form 6 (as needed) | Application for Schedule Change (Word/31KB) | As soon as possible |
| Form 7 (as needed) | Application for the change of Host Researcher/Host Institution (Word/28KB) | As soon as possible |
| Form 8 (as needed) | Notice of Refusal to accept Fellowship (Word/33KB) | As soon as possible |
JSPS
Overseas Fellowship Division, Japan Society
for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Tel: +81 (0)3 3263 4098
/ E-mail: summer＊jsps.go.jp
(Note: Please replace＊with @. )
SOKENDAI (Orientation and Research Report Presentation)
Public Relations Section, General Planning Division, SOKENDAI
(The graduate University for Advanced Studies)
Shonan Village, Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193 JAPAN
/ Tel: +81 (0)46 858 1629
/ E-mail: js.summer*ml.soken.ac.jp
(Note: Please replace＊with @. )
Travel Agent (Flight booking)
NTA (Nippon Travel Agency)
E-mail：jsps_fellowship_desk＊nta.co.jp (Note: Please replace＊with @. )
Travel Agent (Accommodation and luggage upon arrival in Japan and transportation from the airport to the orientation venue)
KNT (Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.)
E-mail：jspssummer0428＊or.knt.co.jp (Note: Please replace＊with @. )
Insurance Company
Tokio Marine & Nichido Overseas Insurance Support Desk (International Assistance Co, Ltd. (INTAC))
E-mail: travel＊tmintac.jp
(Note: Please replace＊with @. )