International Fellowships for Research in Japan
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard/Short-term)
Program outline
The program provides PhD students or PhD researchers with opportunities to conduct collaborative research under the guidance of their hosts in universities and other institutions in Japan.
JSPS accepts applications for the program through via foreign nominating authorities and open calls.
Open Calls for FY2026 Short-term programs applications are now available.
The application must be submitted by the host researcher in Japan. In Germany, calls through counterpart agencies are also open.
Application Schedule and Guidelines
Application deadline
(Short-term) 5 p.m., 26 September 2025 (JST)
For Germany
Counterpart Agency
Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD) – Short-term
Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (AvH) – Standard/Short-term
Application deadline and details
Please visit the counterpart agency website.
Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (AvH)