Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Bourse JSPS pour la recherche au Japon, post-doctorat
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- Level Post-doctorate
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais, Japonais
- Verified on 26 September 2026
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This Japan Society for the Promotion of Science program enables international researchers to conduct postdoctoral work at Japanese institutions, providing coverage for living and research expenses upon the identification of a host researcher. Applications close on 25 September 2026. This call is closed.
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How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
Fit with your profile
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 25 September 2026Date limite pour le programme Short-term (PE) 1st call. Les institutions hôtes japonaises peuvent imposer une date limite interne plus précoce (souvent un mois avant). | Closed |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Soumission via chercheur hôte
Watch points
Délais internes des institutions
What is actually funded
- Allocation de subsistance
- Frais de voyage
- Assurance
Not covered: Tuition
Countries covered
International postdoctoral researchers in all fields, with a doctorate required and sponsorship by a host researcher at an eligible Japanese institution.. This is not a degree-study scholarship. If you do not yet have a postdoctoral profile or do not have a host in Japan, the first issue is fit with the scheme, not file quality.
Application pathway
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- 01
Check the conditions
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- 02
Prepare the documents
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- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- FORM1Formulaire rempli par le chercheur hôte via le système électronique.
- FORM2Formulaire rempli par le candidat étranger.
- Lettre de recommandationRédigée par un référent du candidat (max 1 page).
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What we verified
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Date limite 25 septembre 2026
Method: Lecture directe
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