About the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025
Funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), this fellowship program enables researchers to conduct cooperative research in Japan. The British Academy, as a nominating authority, supports applications and nominates selected candidates each year.
The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 for Overseas Researchers program is designed for early-career researchers who wish to conduct research in Japan.
It offers funding to postdoctoral researchers from various disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, allowing them to collaborate with leading research groups in Japan under the guidance of a Japanese host researcher.
Program summary
- Funding Status: Open for applications
- Career Stage: Early-career, mid-career, postdoctoral, or equivalent
- Earliest Start Date: April 1, 2025
- Application Opens: October 25, 2024
- Application Deadline: December 11, 2024, at 17:00 GMT
- Duration: 12 to 24 months
The fellowship aims to support early-career researchers in advancing their research while fostering international collaboration. By promoting research exchanges, the program contributes to the progression of global research.
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 Requirements
To apply, candidates must:
- Be ordinarily resident in the UK, Isle of Man, or Channel Islands.
- Hold a doctoral degree awarded within six years prior to the fellowship start date or plan to receive a doctoral degree before the fellowship begins.
- Collaborate in advance on a research plan with a host researcher at a Japanese university or research institution.
- Ensure timely submission, as awards are not retroactive.
Candidates from all fields within the humanities and social sciences are encouraged to apply. For detailed eligibility criteria, please review the scheme notes and FAQs.
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025 Benefits
The JSPS fellowship includes:
- Round-trip Airfare: Coverage for the fellow’s travel to Japan.
- Monthly Stipend: ¥362,000 per month to cover living expenses.
- Settling-in Allowance: ¥200,000 for initial setup in Japan.
- Research Grant: Support for research-related expenses, applied for by the Japanese host researcher through their institution.
Application Process
Applications for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Overseas Researchers are submitted online via the British Academy’s Flexi-Grant system.
- Deadline for Application Submission: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, by 17:00 GMT.
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