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FY2018 JSPS London BRIDGE Fellowship Call for Applications
21 December 2017
Closing date: Wednesday 7th February 2018
Visit start period: Between July 2018 to the end of March 2019
Outline
This award gives the opportunity for past fellows of JSPS programmes to revisit Japan to create, sustain and/or strengthen collaborative linkages with the Japanese academic community. The objective is to build strong networks between researchers in Japan and the UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) through a variety of academic activities. All researchers who are registered with the UK & RoI-JSPS Alumni Association are eligible to apply.
These visits may include Fellows revisiting their past or new host institutions, holding meetings to plan or arrange joint research projects or seminars, training young researchers, giving lectures, and preparing or attending scientific conferences and research meetings. The results of each BRIDGE visit are to be recorded in reports written by both the visiting researcher and their Alumni Association. These reports are then used to evaluate the visit by the collaborative linkages created, sustained or strengthened as a result.
Please visit the JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters webpage for more information:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-plaza/bridge/index.html]
Eligibility of Applicant
To be eligible, the researcher must meet all of the following requirements:
• Researchers who have conducted research in Japan under a JSPS International Programme and are registered with the JSPS Alumni Association of the UK & RoI and are based in the UK or RoI for research purposes are eligible to apply.
• The host researcher must be in support of all 7 administrative clauses on Form B (Agreement by Host Researcher) and e mail correspondence must be provided as evidence.
• Eligible research fields are not limited: Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc.
- Researchers who have received a BRIDGE Fellowship within the last 5 years (FY2013 – FY2017) can not apply to this call.
To confirm if you are registered or for other enquiries related to this Fellowship, please telephone JSPS London on: 020 7255 4660 or e mail Polly Watson at polly@jsps.org
Eligibility of Host Researcher
Researchers who wish to host a BRIDGE Fellow should be employed full time at one of the following types of Japanese research institutes:
(1.) Universities, junior colleges, inter-university research institutes, 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
*(5.)Institutions designated by MEXT
*eligible institutions for (2.) to (4.) are listed at:
https://www-kokusai.jsps.go.jp/jsps1/kikanList.do
*Full time employment is determined by the regulations of the host institution.
* Researchers not employed full time may be accepted as a host providing they are eligible to apply to Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) and the Head of their department can confirm they are able to implement the project and provide the appropriate research environment.
Requirements of BRIDGE Fellows
• Fellows are required to submit a report to JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters and JSPS London within one month of completing their tenure. This report, including details of the affiliation of the host researcher and BRIDGE Fellow, may be given public access on the internet.
• Fellows are asked to mention they have been invited under the JSPS BRIDGE program when giving lectures and presentations in Japan.
• During their tenure, the Fellow is obligated to concentrate on creating, sustaining and strengthening research and academic networks related to the BRIDGE program and should not be engaged in other paid or non paid activities.
Commencement of Awards
JSPS London will make up to 5 recommendations for awards to the JSPS Tokyo Head Office in this call. This will be the only call for FY2018.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing by JSPS London within 2 months of the closing date. Successful applicants will receive an award letter and pre-departure preparation documents from JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters by mid May 2018.
• Fellowships are awarded for a period of 14 to 45 consecutive days
• Successful applicants are asked to start their Fellowships in Japan between 1 July 2018 to 31 March 2019.
Value of the Award
•Round trip air ticket (arranged by JSPS’ designated travel agent)
*JSPS can not reimburse BRIDGE fellows for air tickets they have purchased by themselves.
• Daily maintenance allowance of ¥15,000
• Research Support allowance of ¥150,000
*This allowance covers cooperative research related expenses and can be applied for by the host researcher through their host institution to JSPS Tokyo once award of a fellowship has been confirmed.
• Overseas travel, accident and sickness insurance coverage.
*These terms of award are subject to change.
Application Assessment Criteria
• Provision a: Recruitment Policy
• Provision b: Rules for Nominating Committee Members
• Provision c: Screening Criteria
These documents can be found at the following URL:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-plaza/bridge/uk/index.html
Application Procedure
To apply for the scheme, please download and complete the application form and agreement by the host researcher, available from here:
Application Form (Form A)
Agreement by Host Researcher (Form B)
- In addition to Forms A and B the following information should be submitted:
- E mail correspondence between the applicant and host (of no more than 10, A4 pages) which discusses the research to be undertaken during a BRIDGE Fellowship. Please provide e mail correspondence in English and a translation where necessary.
- One, A4 page CV
- One, A4 page list of selected publications.
The size and format of the application forms should not be altered in any way and should be printed on A4 size paper. In all sections of the application form please do not exceed the space provided and do not use a font size below 10. Any additional information given will not be considered.
All completed application forms, e mail correspondence, CV and publication list should be e mailed to Ms. Polly Watson at: polly@jsps.org
*The application form should include the hand written signature of the applicant.
Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday, 7th February 2018
Further Notes
• There is a limit of one application per person in any fiscal year, irrespective of whether the applicant may belong to more than one JSPS Alumni Association.
• A researcher may not be a candidate for the BRIDGE Fellowship and another JSPS Programme at the same time.
•A researcher may not be awarded a BRIDGE Fellowship and a fellowship from another funding organisation at the same time to fund the same research trip.
• Researchers who have been supported under any JSPS international program are required to describe the results and its relevance, if any, in their application for a BRIDGE Fellowship.
• JSPS does not support any research or network building activity directly related to military affairs.
• Applicants should be aware that all information provided will be dealt with in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations of JSPS London. Information will be held and processed at JSPS London, JSPS Tokyo and possibly other JSPS overseas offices and will be used exclusively for the purpose of implementing JSPS Programmes.
• Should JSPS London determine any information provided is incomplete, falsified, plagiarized or otherwise flawed, the application will be rejected.
• Fellows and host researchers must follow the rules established by the host institution and JSPS regarding infringement of human rights and prohibiting research misconduct. JSPS will take appropriate measures (e.g termination of fellowship, require reimbursement of part or all allowances paid) in cases of misuse of research funds, improper conduct (e.g. fabrication, falsification, plagiarization), unjustifiable acts (e.g. discrimination, harassment), or violation of laws.
