# JSPS Research Fellowship

**Funder:** Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
**Consortium:** No - individual applicant, hosted by a research institution in Japan arranged with a Japanese host researcher
**Application:** Single stage: continuous submission with peer review, decided at next selection committee meeting (Feb/June/Oct); final approval pending JSPS decision ~3 months later
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/japan-society-for-the-promotion-of-science-jsps-research-fellowship
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For researchers from Germany (German citizenship or permanent residence; Japanese citizens are not eligible) to carry out research in Japan. The doctorate must be completed no more than six years ago (cut-off 1 April of the Japanese financial year). JSPS pays a monthly fellowship (currently JPY 362,000) for stays of 1 to 24 months. Applications are reviewed at selection meetings in February, June and October; apply four to seven months ahead.

## Summary

The JSPS Research Fellowship, administered for German researchers via the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, funds research stays in Japan of 1 to 24 months with a monthly stipend of JPY 362,000. It is open to researchers who completed their doctorate no more than six years ago and hold German citizenship or permanent residence; Japanese citizens are not eligible. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed at selection meetings held in February, June and October.

## Who should apply

- Researchers within six years of completing their doctorate
- German citizens or permanent residents of Germany (Japanese citizens not eligible)
- Applicants able to secure a host institution and statement in Japan
- Researchers seeking a stay of 1 to 24 months abroad

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline; apply four to seven months ahead of the target selection meeting
- Selection meetings held in February, June and October, with JSPS final decision within about 3 months
- Fellowship duration: 1 to 24 months

## Tips for applicants

- Time your application 4-7 months before the selection meeting you're targeting, late submissions miss the cycle entirely.
- Secure the host institution statement early; it's a required part of the application, not a formality.
- Because review happens only three times a year, a missed meeting adds several months to your timeline, plan around it.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the JSPS Research Fellowship pay?

It pays a monthly fellowship currently set at JPY 362,000 for stays of 1 to 24 months in Japan.

### Who is eligible for the JSPS Research Fellowship?

German citizens or permanent residents who completed their doctorate no more than six years ago; Japanese citizens are not eligible.

### How often can I apply for the JSPS Research Fellowship?

Applications are accepted continuously, with selection meetings held in February, June and October.

### Is a host institution required for the JSPS Research Fellowship?

Yes, the fellowship requires hosting by a research institution in Japan along with a host statement.

### How long does the JSPS Research Fellowship decision take?

JSPS issues its final decision within about three months after the relevant selection committee meeting.

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