Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, for contributing to the advancement of science.

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 Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides 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 1 to 12 months. Eligible applicants need to be either within 2 years of finishing their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD at a university outside of Japan within the last 6 years (on or after 2nd April 2014). Eligible research fields are not limited. 

Fellowship Start Period: 1 May 2020 – 31 March 2021 

Grants are awarded for a period: 1 to 12 months 

Closing Date: Monday 2nd December, 2019 

Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address: short-termaward@jsps.org   

Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted. 

Please visit the JSPS London website here for further information:  

Fellow's experiences from former JSPS Fellows who have taken part in this programme can be found here: