Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (JSPS PDF) - Standard Program
Eligibility:
To be considered eligible for support, as of the application deadline date, you must:
- be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
- not have Japanese nationality or be a permanent resident of Japan
- hold or expect to hold a doctoral degree (according to the conferred or convocation date) prior to the proposed start date of the postdoctoral fellowship
- not hold or have held a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan – Standard program award
- have obtained your doctoral degree no more than six years before the start date of the fellowship
How to Apply:
Standard Program
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) has established the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan – Standard program. A limited number of promising early career researchers are given the opportunity, through this fellowship, to conduct research at Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laboratories. NSERC is the Canadian nominating authority for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan – Standard program.
External Deadline:
Sunday, February 1, 2026
Funding Source:
External
Funding Level:
Research