Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers in Japan

This program was established to assist promising and highly qualified young foreign researchers wishing to conduct research in Japan. It is aimed at providing opportunities for such researchers to, under the guidance of their hosts, conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions, thereby permitting them to advance their own research while stimulating Japanese academic circles, particularly young Japanese researchers, through close collaboration in scientific activities. Such collaboration is also intended to advance scientific research in the counterpart countries. (Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 to 24 months.)

Two application channels are provided.

For more information:
(1) Application through Open Recruitment in Japan (Application by a Japanese host researcher)

• Application Guidelines (FY2010), (FY2011)
• Application Form (FY2010), (FY2011)
• Points to Keep in Mind When Preparing an Application Form (FY2010), (FY2011)
• Selection Process

(2) Application through an Overseas Nominating Authority

• List of Overseas Nominating Authorities / Application Guidelines / Application Form

For Successful Candidates

• Program Guidelines

Reference
List of Fellows Selected through Open Recruitment in Japan
Map of Fellows Countries