JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan 2026/2027

ASEAN University Network (AUN) in collaboration with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) are pleased to announce the call for applicants for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan 2026/2027. This program supports pre- and post-doctoral researchers from ASEAN in all academic fields to conduct short- to medium-term research in Japan under the guidance of a host researcher (click here to see the flyer).

The fellowship offers generous financial support and aims to strengthen academic cooperation between ASEAN and Japan.
Fellowship Overview:
Duration: 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 (1–12 months)
Support Includes:
▪ Round-trip airfare
▪ Monthly allowance: 362,000 JPY (Ph.D.) / 200,000 JPY (pre-Ph.D.)
▪ Settling-in allowance: 200,000 JPY (for stays of 3+ months)
Who Can Apply:
▪ ASEAN nationals with a Ph.D. (obtained within 6 years, outside Japan)
▪ Doctoral students expecting to graduate within 2 years
▪ Non-ASEAN nationals engaged in research in ASEAN for 3+ years
Required Documents:
1. Completed application form
2. Acceptance letter from Japanese host researcher
3. Ph.D. diploma or expected completion certificate
4. Recommendation letter from doctoral advisor or equivalent
(All documents must be in English or accompanied by English translation.)

Important Dates:
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
Result Announcement: February 2026

How to Apply:
1. Identify and contact a host researcher in Japan
2. Submit application via the AUN web portal
3. Wait for results from JSPS

For more information, please refer to this website: click here

If you have any queries concerning the application, please contact secretariat@aunsec.org and bkk-postdoc@overseas.jsps.go.jp with the subject “JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan: ASEAN Submission”