Application Period: 3 to 7 September 2012 to JSPS Tokyo via host in Japan. Fellowships must be started between 1st April 2013 to 31st March 2014

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Invitation Fellowships provide the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for visits of between 14 days to 10 months. Eligible applicants need to have obtained their doctorate degree more than 6 years prior to 1^st April 2013. Eligible research fields are not limited.

Please visit the JSPS Tokyo website here for further information: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/index.html

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