What is JSPS?
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) , or Gakushin for short, is an independent administrative institution, established by way of a national law for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of the natural and social sciences and the humanities.
History of JSPS
JSPS was founded in 1932 as a non-profit foundation through an endowment granted by Emperor Showa. JSPS became a quasi-governmental organization in 1967 under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Science, Sports and Culture (Monbusho), and since 2001 under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Monbukagakusho: MEXT). Over this 70-year period, JSPS has worked continuously to develop and implement a far-reaching array of domestic and international scientific programs.
Main Functions of JSPS
JSPS’s operation is supported in large part by annual subsidies from the Japanese Government. Its main functions are:
– To foster young researchers both in Japan and other countries.
– To promote international scientific cooperation.
– To award Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.
– To support scientific cooperation between the academic community and industry.
– To collect and distribute information on scientific research activities.
Fellowship Programs of JSPS
JSPS offers various types of fellowship programs for foreign researchers both for young researchers, post-doctoral scientists, and senior researchers.
– Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
– Midcareer / Professor Invitation Fellowship Program (Long-term/Short-term)
– Postdoctoral Fellowship for ASEAN and African Countries (Short-term (PA))
International Collaborative Research / Seminars Program of JSPS
– Open Partnership Joint Research Projects/Seminars
JSPS Overseas Offices
