Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term (PA)) for FY2026
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DOWNLOAD AS BELOW, files of 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, and 1-6.
1-1.(Short-term PA)FY2026 Application Guidelines
1-2.(Short-term PA)FY2026 Application Form
1-3.(Short-term PA)FY2026 Instructions for the Application Form
1-6.(Short-term PA) FY2026 Sample Letter of Invitation・Acceptance Letter
Inquiry and Documents Submission
E-mail: cairo1@overseas.jsps.go.jp
Deadline: 15 Oct, 2025
For pre/post-doctoral researchers affiliated with E-JUST, please contact E-JUST directly.
| Purpose: | This fellowship aims to provide opportunities for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from Africa and ASEAN countries, to conduct cooperative research under the guidance of their hosts, in collaboration with leading research groups at universities and other institutions in Japan. Applications submitted via the JSPS Cairo Research Station are specifically intended for researchers from North African countries. |
| Field of Research: | All fields of humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included under this program. |
| Eligibility: | Eligibility criteria for applicants: Applicants must meet one in each of the AB categories below. Category A: Conditions related to degree – Less than 6 years since obtaining a Ph.D. in a country other than Japan. – Expected to obtain a Ph.D. in a country other than Japan within 2 years from the fellowship start date. Category B: Conditions related to nationality – Nationals of North Africa region. – A person who is a citizen of a country other than a North Africa region and has been engaged in research activities for the past three years continuously at a research institution in North Africa region. – Must receive a Letter of Acceptance/Invitation from the candidate’s prospective host researcher in Japan (details indicated in Eligibility criteria for host researchers*). |
For details, please refer to the attached file above.