Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan
Application Schedule
FY2026
| Recruitment | Program | Application deadline (from host institution to JSPS) | Period for publishing selection results | Periods for arrival in Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |
Long-term Short-term |
August 29, 2025 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Late December 2025 | April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 |
| 2nd | Short-term | April 28, 2026 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Early August 2026 | October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027 |
Note1: The fellowship period covers the period from the day a candidate (invited overseas researcher) coming from abroad arrives at an airport in Japan, which is the day that the fellowship starts, to the day that the fellow departs from an airport in Japan, which is the day that the fellowship ends. (This does not apply to fellows who reside in Japan before or after the fellowship period.)
Note2: As a fellow’s tenure may start anytime during the period stated in the Application Guidelines, there are cases when it will end in the following fiscal year.
Note3: Electronic Application System will be available approximately two months before the application deadlines set by JSPS.
Note2: As a fellow’s tenure may start anytime during the period stated in the Application Guidelines, there are cases when it will end in the following fiscal year.
Note3: Electronic Application System will be available approximately two months before the application deadlines set by JSPS.