Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short-Term)
Outline
This Programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for young pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and researchers from Europe and North America based in the UK to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The Programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the United Kingdom. Researchers from all fields of sciences including humanities and social sciences are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Eligibility
Only nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply through the JSPS London Office:
- UK
- All European Union countries as well as Switzerland and Norway
- USA and Canada
Nationals of other countries may be eligible to apply for funding through JSPS Tokyo. Please check Tokyo's fellowship programmes and eligibility criteria by referring to the following web page:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/fellow.html
Please also note that there are different eligibility criteria for PhD student applicants and Post-Doctorate applicants and your status at the time of your proposed tenure start date determines which eligibility criteria is applicable to you.
DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF AWARDS
- Grants are awarded for a period of 1 to 12 months.
- Successful applicants are asked to start their awards in Japan between May 2010 and the end of March 2011
TERMS OF THE AWARD
- JSPS’ designated travel agent will provide a return air ticket for the most direct, economical route.
- Monthly maintenance allowance of \364,000 (for Post-Doctoral Fellows) \200,000 (for Doctoral Fellows)
- Settling-in allowance of \200,000 (only for awardees with a tenure of four or more months)
- Overseas travel, accident and sickness insurance coverage (based on JSPS regulations)
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
17:30, Tuesday 1 December, 2009
Please download and carefully read the following documents before starting your application form.
| Award Information for Applicants |  |
| List of Host Institutions | |
| Guidelines for Completing your Application | |
| Abstract Form |  |
| Subject Area Form for Computer, Engineering, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences | |
| Subject Area Form for Humanities and Social Sciences | |
| Application Form | |
| Application Check-List | |
| Notes for Referees | |
| Reference Form | |
Contact
For application enquiries and submissions please contact:
JSPS London
14 Stephenson Way
London
NW1 2HD
Tel.: +44 (0)20 7255 4660
Fax: +44 (0)20 7255 4669
E-mail: short-termaward@jsps.org
