Funding Opportunities

Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term)

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Applications to JSPS London Office

Fellowship Start Period: Between November 2012 to the end of March 2013

Closing Date: Friday 1 June 2012

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 Headquarters. Please check their 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 Postdoctoral 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 November 2012 and 31 March 2013

TERMS OF THE AWARD

JSPS’ designated travel agent will provide a return air ticket for the most direct, economical route.
Monthly maintenance allowance of 362,000 JPY (for Post-Doctoral Fellows) 200,000 JPY (for Doctoral Fellows)
Settling-in allowance of 200,000JPY (only for awardees with a tenure of four or more months)
Overseas travel, accident and sickness insurance coverage (based on JSPS regulations)
There is an additional research support allowance available for the host, to cover cooperative research expenses with a fellow. Applications for this allowance should be made by the host to JSPS Headquarters.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

17:30, Friday 1 June, 2012

Please download and carefully read the following 10 documents before starting your application form:

01 General Award Information for Applicants

02 Host Institutions

03 Guidlines for Completing Applications

04 Abstract

05 JSPS Subject Area Form for Computer, Engineering, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences

06 JSPS Subject Area Form for Humanities_and_Social_Sciences

07 Application Form

08 Application Check List

09 Notes for Referees

10 JSPS Reference Form

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

In addition, an electronic version of the abstract and application form (as word documents) are required to be e mailed to: short-termaward@jsps.org by the same closing date of 17:30, Friday 1 June 2012

JSPS London FURUSATO Award Call for Applications

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JSPS London FURUSATO Award Call for Applications

Closing Date for Applications: 30th March 2012
Visit Period: Between June 2012 to the end of February 2013

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard Award)

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Applications to the Royal Society
Fellowship Start Period: between 1 September 2012 to 30 November 2012
Application Deadline: 1 March 2012

The JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (Standard Award) provides the opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions for visits of 1 to 2 years.

In the UK, the call is now open until Thursday, 1 March 2012 for applications in the natural and physical sciences to be made to the Royal Society. The Royal Society receives a quota from JSPS to make nominations for awards.

Eligible applicants need to be a citizen of the UK or EU and hold a doctorate degree at the time the fellowship goes into effect or have obtained a doctorate degree no earlier than 2nd April 2006.

Applications are to be made via the Royal Society’s e-GAP system by Thursday, 1 March 2012.

Successful applicants are asked to start their fellowship between 1 September 2012 to 30 November 2012.

Application guidelines are available here: http://royalsociety.org/grants/schemes/jsps-postdoctoral/

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us at the JSPS London Office on tel: 020 7255 4660.

UK-JSPS BRIDGE Fellowship Call for Applications

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UK-JSPS BRIDGE Fellowship Call for Applications

Closing Date for Applications: 22nd February 2012
Visit Start Period: Between July 2012 to the end of March 2013

Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term)

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Applications to JSPS Head Office
Fellowship Start Period: June 2012 to the end of March 2013
Application Period: 30 January to 3 February 2012

The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities to young pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe (*) to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions. In so doing, the program is designed to help advance the research of the visiting fellows, while augmenting opportunities for young researchers to come to Japan from the US, Canada and Europe.
Applications for this program are submitted by a host researcher in Japan who wishes to host a foreign postdoctoral fellow.

*Eligible countries are the US, Canada, France, Germany, Sweden, the UK, Italy, Finland, the other European Union Countries (as of 1 April 2011), Switzerland, Norway and Russia.

Eligible applicants must be a citizen or permanent resident of an eligible country and have earned a master's or higher degree and continuously thereafter been engaged in research for a period of at least three years at a university or research institution in an eligible country. Candidates must have obtained their doctoral degree at a university outside Japan within six years of the date the fellowship goes into effect (on or after 2 April 2006), or must be currently enrolled in a doctoral course at a university outside Japan and scheduled to receive their Ph.D. within two years.

All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included under this program.

Note: Those who have previously been awarded a fellowship under the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Foreign Researchers are not eligible. This Obei-Tanki Fellowship is only awarded once per researcher.

Application guidelines are available from here:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/fy2012/appli_short_2012.html

JSPS Award for Eminent Scientists

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Applications to JSPS Head Office
Award Start Period: April 2012 to the end of March 2013
Application Period: 5-9 December 2011

JSPS awards invitations to Nobel laureates and other leading scientists to come to Japan for the purpose of associating directly with younger Japanese researchers so as to mentor, stimulate and inspire them to greater attainments. The awardees may also be asked to contribute their advice and expertise on ways to enhance the planning, conducting and evaluating of scientific research at Japanese universities and research institutions.

Fields of Research
All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included under this program.

Applicants
Applicants for inviting eminent scientists to Japan are made by the heads of Japanese universities and research institutions.

Role of Host Institutions
Host institutions provide logistic and administrative support for the invitee's stay in Japan.

Number of Awards
Approximately 4 scientists are granted awards each fiscal year.

Eligibility
Foreign researchers such as Nobel laureates, who possess a record of excellent research achievements and who are mentors and leaders in their respective fields.

Duration
In principle the tenure of the invitation is for one year, during which period multiple visits may be made. Depending on the visit plan, it is also possible, however, for a tenure of three years, with an aggregate of up to 12 months' worth of visits, to be approved.
However, a plan containing a single visit of only a few days for, say, delivering a lecture will not be approved.

Terms of award
1) Business class roundtrip air ticket(s)
2) A per diem of \42,000
3) A family allowance of \10,000 (when accompanied by family member(s))

Application guidelines and form are available from here:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-awards/index.html (Japanese webpage)

JSPS Summer Programme Call for Applications

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Applications to British Council Tokyo
Programme Duration: 12 June to 22 August 2012
Closing Date: 15 January 2012

The JSPS Summer Programme allows early career researchers to visit Japan for a set period over the Summer and includes an orientation in Japanese culture as well as the opportunity to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and research institutions. Eligible applicants must be of UK nationality or permanent residence and be of graduate student status (Master or PhD) or recent PhD holders based at a university or research institution in the UK.

Eligible research fields are not limited: computer, engineering, health, biological, life, natural and physical sciences, mathematics, humanities and social sciences etc.

Application guidelines and form are available from here: http://www.britishcouncil.org/japan-science-research.htm

Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term)

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Applications to JSPS London Office
Fellowship Start Period: Between May 2012 to the end of March 2013
Closing Date: 1 December 2011 (Now Closed)
For more information, click here

JSPS London Furusato Awards Call for Applications

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JSPS London Furusato Awards Call for Applications
Closing date: 1st March 2011
Visit start period: Between May 2011 to March 2012 (now closed)

Outline

The purpose of this scheme is to provide financial support to members of the UK-JSPS Alumni Association, based in the UK and Ireland, to maintain their link and strengthen their relationship with the Japanese academic community. Candidates can apply to support research with a host that is the same or different to the institution they have been previously linked. We ask that successful candidates take up this award between October 2011 and the end of February 2012.

Under this scheme, international transportation costs and a maintenance allowance for one collaborative research trip from the UK to a Japanese host institution will be provided. Money will not be given in cases where the proposed trip is being funded by another organisation. The maximum amount reimbursed to each successful applicant will be £2,000 according to the provisions explained below:

Award Guidelines

1.) Allocation of Funding

(a.) International Airfare
An economy class, discounted, round trip air ticket will be reimbursed for the most economical route for airports between the UK and Japan.

*Domestic transportation costs accrued in the UK, Ireland and Japan will not be provided.

(b.) Maintenance Allowance for Length of Stay in Japan

\16,000 per Diem allowance for approved length of stay in Japan, including the arrival and departure days from Japan. \16,000 is equivalent to ??115 when using the official rate of \138 fixed by the Japanese Government for the fiscal year 2011. No separate allowance will be given to cover accommodation costs. *Successful candidates must make sure to arrange and pay for their own overseas accident and travel insurance.

2.) Application Assessment Criteria

All applications should demonstrate that JSPS funds will be used for a clearly defined research visit. This research visit must have an identifiable outcome that can be further developed and contribute positively towards UK-Japan academic collaboration.

3.) Eligibility

Only registered members of the UK-JSPS Alumni Association based in the UK and Ireland are eligible to apply for this scheme. To confirm if you are eligible to apply, please contact JSPS London.

4.) Funding Availability

Funding can only be used for the direct benefit of the Alumni member and not for the benefit of the Japanese counterpart (i.e. the money cannot be used for travel expenses or accommodation expenses for a Japanese host). To confirm that your intended use of funding is eligible, please e-mail Ms. Polly Watson at JSPS London to discuss: polly@jsps.org or telephone 020 7255 4660.

Please note, due to JSPS London?fs fiscal budgetary policy, we request that all receipts and supporting documents are returned to our office by March 9th 2012. We need to receive these on time in order to be able to reimburse all costs.

5.) Application Procedure

To apply for the scheme, please download, read and complete the application guidelines and application form from here: Application Form Please do not exceed the space provided in any section and do not use a font size below 10. Any additional information given will not be considered. Completed applications and scanned, supporting documents should be sent by e mail to Ms. Polly Watson at: polly@jsps.org

6.) Closing Date for Applications

The closing date for applications is 17.30, Thursday 1st September, 2011. Applications submitted any later will not be considered.

Symposium Scheme for the UK-JSPS Alumni Association

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Symposium Scheme for the UK-JSPS Alumni Association
Closing Date: Monday 31st October 2011
Time Frame for Holding the Symposium: Between June 2012 to the end of February 2013

Purpose:

JSPS London primary aims include publicising academic research from Japan and strengthening collaborative research linkages between the UK and Japan. To help achieve these aims, JSPS London has created this scheme to support symposia organised by UK-JSPS Alumni Association members based in the UK, at institutional or departmental level, to create high quality collaboration in cutting edge/ internationally competitive areas. In addition to supporting the initial symposium, JSPS London now offers PHASE 2 to fund a follow-on UK- Japan event. This could be a symposium or smaller scale seminar. Please refer to the section "PHASE 2 Applications" for more details.

Applicable Research Fields:

Open to any research field at HE institutions.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be registered members of the UK-JSPS Alumni Association and be based at a university or research institute in the UK. The applicant's affiliation should be the lead institution. Applicants should also normally be an established academic at this affiliated institution e.g. research team leader or PI.

Applications from members based in the Republic of Ireland may also be accepted.

Conditions:

To strengthen UK-Japan academic linkages.
The symposium should be at institutional or departmental level.
Involvement is needed from the appropriate senior academic level e.g. Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor or Head of School, who can facilitate on-going collaboration at institutional level.
Involvement from the appropriate senior academic level at the co scientific lead’s institution in Japan is preferable.
Primarily, speakers should come from universities or academic research institutes in Japan and the UK.
The symposium should be open for all.
Support of international conferences that occur periodically is not within the JSPS London remit.
Applicants can not apply to the JSPS/ESRC Bilateral Funding Programme for support for the same symposium.
It is not possible to apply to this symposium scheme if already receiving another source of funding from JSPS being used to support the same event.

Selection Criteria:

Scientific excellence.

Broad participation from institutions including the very best researchers from the UK and Japan.

Contribution to academic linkages between the UK and Japan.

Evidence of the event having high impact.

Institutional or departmental level involvement.

Significance of the host institution in the UK in holding the symposium.

Appropriateness of proposal to meet objective.

Value for money.

Terms of Funding:

An international air ticket and daily allowance for the symposium for the main speakers from Japan (up to 5 people) will be provided. The daily allowance does not cover travel costs within the UK. Alternatively, if involvement of postdoctoral researchers is planned, JSPS will offer these travel allowances for up to 4 senior academics and 2 postdoctoral researchers. In this case, please consult with JSPS London about their involvement. An example of such involvement could be a side session for the postdoctoral researchers to facilitate interaction with senior and early career researchers based in the UK.

Researchers employed full time at one of the following types of Japanese research

institutes are eligible:

(1.) Universities, junior colleges, inter-university research institutes and technical colleges

*(2.) National and public research laboratories

*(3.) Independent administrative institutions, quasi-government organizations, general

incorporated associations and general incorporated foundations that carry out research activities

*(4.)Private research institutes

*eligible institutions for (2.) to (4.) are listed at:

https://www-kokusai.jsps.go.jp/jsps1/kikanList.do

Up to 1,500 is available towards the cost of the venue, hospitalities and material printing costs or advertisements in recognised journals providing the host institution can produce relevant invoices to JSPS
London.

Benefit-in-kind or financial support from the lead institution is needed. A letter of
support, signed by the most senior level person involved, that details the contribution the
lead institution is able to make should be included with the application.

Other forms of financial support are allowable providing JSPS London is recognised
as taking the lead and co sponsorship must be on a not-for-profit basis.

Responsibility of Applicant:

The JSPS logo must appear on all symposium related materials.
Space at the venue must be provided for a booth to be able to publicise JSPS programmes to the attendees.
A slot in the programme should be made for JSPS London to give a presentation to promote their activities and funding programmes.

Time Frame for Symposium:

The symposium may be held between June 2012 to the end of February 2013

Duration for Symposium:

Normally 1 to 3 days for a stand-alone conference.

Number of Symposia Supported:

1 or 2 in a fiscal year.

Application Procedure:

To apply for this scheme, please submit the following:

a.) Completed application form.

b.) CV of applicant and co scientific lead.

c.) CV of Japanese speakers whose travel costs are to be supported by JSPS.

Max. of 1 A4 page for CVs and 1 A4 page for publications should be submitted for each person.

d.) Support letter from lead institution.

The application form is available to download here

Please do not exceed the space given in any section and do not use a font size below 10.

Closing Date for Proposals:

17:30, Monday 31st October, 2011 (applications post marked after this time will not be accepted).

Selection and Notification:

JSPS London will hold a panel meeting and announce the results to all candidates in April 2012.

PHASE 2 Applications:

PHASE 2 is applicable to those who have previously been awarded under the UK-JSPS Alumni Association Symposium Scheme. Applicants to PHASE 2 must show a progression in collaborative work and network building with counterparts in Japan since the last symposium supported by JSPS London. There is no limit to the number of times an applicant can be awarded under PHASE 2 and the UK-Japan event can be a symposium or smaller scale seminar. All of the above selection criteria, application procedure and terms and conditions will apply, however, a different application form for PHASE 2 must be completed which is available to download here

Contact Details:

All completed application forms should be posted for the attention of Ms. Polly Watson at: JSPS London, 14 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD. She can also be contacted for further information by e mail at polly@jsps.org or by telephone on 020 7255 4660.