Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan
Short-term (PE)
Application Schedule (Open Call)
FY2026
| 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 |
FY2025
| Recruitment | Application deadline (from host institution to JSPS) | Period for publishing selection results | Periods for arrival in Japan | Number of fellowships award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | September 27, 2024 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Early January 2025 | April 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 | 20 |
| 2nd | January 10, 2025 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Middle of May 2025 | August 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 | 20 |
| 3rd | June 6, 2025 (by 5 p.m. (JST)) | Late September 2025 | December 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026 | 20 |
Note: From FY2024 application, JSPS sends award letter and related documents for successful candidates (invited overseas researchers) to host institutions.