Closing date: 2 Dec 2026
This Fellowship provides an opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese universities and research institutions for single visits of between 12 to 24 months.
Eligible research fields must be within the remit of the humanities and social sciences.
Eligible applicants must be UK residents currently based at a UK university or research institution. The applicant needs to have completed a PhD at the time of applying, or have obtained their PhD on or after 2 April 2021. Fellowships are expected to commence between 1 April – 30 Nov 2027.
Funding can cover:
- Round-trip air ticket
Settling-in allowance of 200,000 ¥ - Monthly maintenance allowance of 362,000 ¥
- Overseas travel insurance
A Grant-in-Aid for a JSPS Research Fellow is available to cover cooperative research-related expenses, and must be applied for by the Japanese host researcher.
The call is managed by the British Academy on behalf of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). For more details and to apply see HERE.
