Japan Society for the Promotion of Science   


Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers

The aim of this program is to assist promising and highly qualified
young foreign researchers wishing to conduct research in Japan. The
program is aimed at providing opportunities for such research groups in
universities and other Japanese institutions, thereby permitting them to
advance their own research while stimulating Japanese academic circles.
All fields within the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences,
engineering and medicine are included.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a citizen of a country that has
	diplomatic relations with Japan. In addition, they must
	hold a doctorate degree within six years of April 1 of the fiscal
	year in which the fellowship commences. Applicants must have
	arranged, in advance, his/her research plans with a Japanese host
	researcher. Also, the host must submit an application to JSPS on
	behalf of the Fellow.

Period: Fellowships are awarded for a period of 24 months. However, 
	shorter fellowship tenures of at least 12 months are possible.

Amount: round-trip air fare and living expenses.  

Deadline: Applications, made through Japanese host scientists,
     are accepted in September-October of each year. Applications
     are received in April-May and in September-October of each
     year. 

Contact: Japan Society for Promotion of Science
         Jochi-Kioizaka Bldg.
	 6-26-3 Kioi-cho,
         Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
         102 JAPAN


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gigsGSAS@nyu.edu                                    [japansoc]