Are you looking for fully funded postdoctoral fellowships in Japan? The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is now accepting applications for its prestigious Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard Program) 2026, offering international researchers the opportunity to collaborate with leading Japanese host institutions.

This highly competitive fellowship is open to early-career researchers around the world who wish to conduct advanced research under the guidance of Japanese host researchers. With generous funding, international exposure, and a wide range of academic fields, this is one of the best postdoctoral opportunities in Asia.

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026 Overview

Host Country: Japan
Host Organization: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Program Type: Fully Funded Postdoctoral Fellowship
Fellowship Duration: 12 to 24 months
Fields of Research: All disciplines (Natural Sciences, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities, etc.)
Fellowship Type: Standard Program
Deadline: Round 1: August 29, 2025 (5:00 p.m. JST), Round 2: April 28, 2026 (5:00 p.m. JST)

Eligibility Criteria for Fully Funded JSPS Research fellowships Japan

To be eligible for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard), applicants must:

Be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan
Hold a doctoral degree received within six years prior to the starting date of the fellowship
Not have Japanese nationality or permanent residency in Japan
Obtain formal nomination by a host researcher/institution in Japan
Demonstrate a strong research proposal and potential for academic contribution

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How to Apply for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026?

Step-by-Step postdoc in Japan Application Process:

Step 1: Read the JSPS Research fellowships for international students in Japan Guidelines

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Step 2: Find a host researcher/institution in Japan (any institution and research lab is ok)

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Step 3: Submit required documents to host institution

Step 4: Host institution submits the nomination to JSPS by the deadline

Official Application Guidelines – JSPS Postdoc Fellowship

JSPS Japan Fellowship Benefits

JSPS provides one of the most comprehensive and attractive postdoctoral funding packages in Asia. Selected fellows will receive:

Round-trip Airfare to/from Japan
Monthly Maintenance Allowance: ¥362,000 (~USD 2,300)
Settling-in Allowance: ¥200,000 upon arrival
Research Support Allowance (based on host request)
Overseas Insurance Coverage
Access to Japanese research infrastructure and collaboration with top experts
Visa support and relocation assistance

Apply Now- Start Research Career in Japan

Don’t miss your chance to conduct cutting-edge research in Japan with full financial support. Start preparing your application and contact potential Japanese hosts as early as possible to secure your nomination.

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