The program provides an opportunity to conduct collaborative research for young overseas researchers under the guidance of their hosts in universities and other research institutions in Japan. The selection process for Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard) is conducted through two distinct channels: Open Calls and Nominations. The former begins with applications from the heads of Japanese universities or research institutions wishing to invite foreign researchers and requires a selection process to designate Fellows, while the latter designates Fellows through recommendations from overseas nominating authorities.

Duration will be 12 to 24 months.

Further information please visit this:

https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/e-ippan/index.html

https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/application.html

In this application, previous communication and possibly a joint publication prior to submission are helpful. The proposed research theme would be preferable to one that covers social problems in both countries. The project should emphasize the synergy of your career and our laboratory experiences. Before proposing this application, please carefully read the papers from our laboratory and propose in-depth strategies.

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1. Details and application procedures

   Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Standard Program)
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ippan/appliguidelines.html

   Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term Program)
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-oubei-s/appliguidelines.html

   Invitational Fellowship for Research in Japan (Long-term and Short-term)
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/application.html

   JSPS Electronic Application System (Manuals available in Japanese.)
   (To log-in, click the upper left, red申請者ログイン button.)
https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/kdownload.html

*Depending on the candidate’s academic and professional background, a Security Export
 Control check may be required at the time of application.
https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/adm/export-control/ja/index.html

3. OICE Deadlines (for School of Engineering & Graduate School of Information Science
   and Technology)

   Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Standard Program)：   
        1st Recruitment: July 24, 2025 (Thu)
        2nd Recruitment: March 26, 2026 (Thu)

   Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term Program)：
        1st Recruitment: August 28, 2025 (Thu)
        2nd Recruitment: December 4, 2025 (Thu)
        3rd Recruitment: April 27, 2026 (Mon)   

   Invitational Fellowship for Research in Japan (Long-term)：   
        Only Recruitment: July 30, 2025 (Wed)

   Invitational Fellowship for Research in Japan (Short-term)：
        1st Recruitment: July 30, 2025 (Wed)
        2nd Recruitment: March 26, 2026 (Thu)