Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Application Guideline

FY2026 application guideline for Invitatinal Fellowship for Research in Japan has been posted.
Call for proposals opens in July 2025.
Please submit application forms via host institutions in Japan to the Electronic Application System.

Application Guidelines to Download

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【Applicant (Host researcher)】
Please submit (send) the application form using (through) the electronic application system by the deadline designated by the host institution (depending on the institution, it may have its own deadline more than one month before the application deadline set by JSPS).

【Host institution】
The institution’s application is to be sent (transmitted) to the president of JSPS by the application deadline for each program. Before sending the application, it should be verified that it has been approved by the head of the institution and that the below-stated requirements* will be carried out if the application is approved. When submitting the application, first check the “List of Applications” on the JSPS Electronic Application System to verify that the registered information is correct.

Electronic Application System

Applications must be submitted to JSPS by a host researcher in Japan via the head of their university or institution.
The system will be available approximately two months before the application periods set by JSPS.

Application Forms for FY2026 Download

Download application files for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan FY2026. Please see "Instructions for the application forms".
Applications for the FY2025 is already closed.
Form Entry person Long-term Short-term
L-1/S-1:Items to be entered in the Website Applicant(Host Researcher)
L-2/S-2:Research Proposal Document Applicant (Host Researcher) and Candidate (Invited Overseas Researcher)
L-3/S-3:Fellow’s Curriculum Vitae Candidate (Invited Overseas Researcher)
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Instructions for the Application Forms and Selection Processes for FY2025