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Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan (JSPS) 2026

Travel expenses (return trip) + settling-in allowance ~€1,100 + ~€2,000/month + insurance12–24 months

Call closed 2 April 2026 at 5PM — deadline has passed; fellowship start before 30 November 2025 (note: likely 2026 per context)

Last verified: 20 June 2026

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The FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan funds Flemish postdoctoral researchers to conduct 12-24 month placements at JSPS-recognised institutes in Japan. The award covers return travel (~€1,100), a settling-in allowance (~€2,000), a monthly living stipend (~€2,000), and insurance. This annual call is highly competitive, with only one fellowship available per year and final selection by JSPS.

Details

Funder	FWO
Budget	Travel expenses (return trip) + settling-in allowance ~€1,100 + ~€2,000/month + insurance
Duration	12–24 months
Consortium	No
Application	Single stage: application to FWO by email → CDP evaluation (June 2026) → FWO nomination (July 2026) → JSPS final selection (within 3 months)
Frequency	Annual
Career stage	Early-career opportunity
Eligible countries	BE

Eligibility & scope

For Flemish postdoctoral researchers wishing to conduct research at a JSPS-recognised Japanese institute. Applicant must have obtained PhD at a Flemish institution on or after 2 April 2020 (or before fellowship start). Japanese citizens and permanent residents of Japan are ineligible. Application form must be submitted in English. Only 1 fellowship available per call.

Who Should Apply

•Postdoctoral researchers based in Flanders with a PhD obtained from a Flemish institution on or after 2 April 2020
•Non-Japanese nationals and non-permanent residents of Japan
•Researchers with a concrete host laboratory confirmed at a JSPS-recognised Japanese institute
•Applicants able to commence the fellowship before 30 November 2026

Key Dates

•Annual deadline: 5 PM on a set date in spring (verify on FWO site for next call)
•Multi-stage: FWO email submission → CDP evaluation (June) → FWO nomination (July) → JSPS final decision (within 3 months)
•Fellowship duration: 12-24 months

Tips for Applicants

✓Only one fellowship awarded per call; the application must articulate a unique, host-lab-specific research contribution, not a generic Japan interest.
✓JSPS makes the final selection, not FWO alone, align your proposal language and feasibility plan with JSPS evaluation criteria, which emphasise integration with the host lab and mutual benefit.
✓Ensure your host supervisor and institute are confirmed and JSPS-recognised before submission; this is a gating criterion, not a negotiable detail.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan pay?

The award covers return travel (~€1,100), a settling-in allowance (~€2,000), a monthly stipend (~€2,000), and insurance for 12-24 months.

Who is eligible for the FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan?

Postdoctoral researchers based in Flanders with a PhD from a Flemish institution on or after 2 April 2020, who are not Japanese nationals or permanent residents of Japan.

How competitive is the FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan?

Only one fellowship is awarded per annual call, making this a highly selective programme.

How long does the FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan last?

Between 12 and 24 months, depending on the approved project and JSPS host-lab agreement.

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