JSPS carries out "JSPS Bilateral Programmes" between Japan and counterpart countries based on agreements concluded with academies, research councils and other science‐promotion organizations in those countries. This programme is described below as Type A: Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions.
The aim of this programme is to form sustained networks evolved from individual scientist exchanges including young scientists. JSPS provides financial support to Japanese scientists implementing such bilateral joint research projects and seminars between research teams from Japan and counterpart countries.
From FY2013 in addition to joint projects and seminars with counterpart organizations, JSPS launched a new scheme for proposals named “Open Partnership for Joint Projects and Seminars” that provides Japanese researchers an opportunity to conduct research or hold a seminar with researchers around the world who reside in a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan. (JSPS also treats researchers who reside in Taiwan and Palestine in this manner.) The source of matching funds from the counterpart side does not have to be from a funding body which holds an agreement with JSPS. This programme is described below as Type B: Open Partnership Joint Projects/Seminars.
Duration of Project |
Joint Projects - From more than 1 year to 2 years *Start date must be during the period of 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Joint Seminars - Up to 1 week *Seminars must be held during the period of 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 |
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Subject Area | Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences |
Application Method |
Japanese universities / research institutions must complete the e-application process on the JSPS website. For details, please refer to https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/top_kokusai.html https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bilat/semina/shinsei_bosyu.html (Japanese) |
Application Deadline |
17:00 JST, Tuesday 6 September 2022 *Please note that applications from the Japanese institution must be sent centrally. JSPS Tokyo does not accept an application from an individual researcher. A Japanese institution may set an earlier, internal deadline to collect and check the format of the application before submitting to JSPS Tokyo. Under no circumstances will JSPS Tokyo accept a late application. |
Total amount of project funding |
Joint Research Projects - Up to JPY 2,000,000 per fiscal year (Up to JPY 4,000,000 in total) Joint Seminars - Up to JPY 2,000,000 in total Joint Seminars (Interuniversity Cooperation) - Up to JPY 3,000,000 in total |
Coverage of Project Funding |
JSPS will cover the expenses of the Japanese team; mainly travel and accommodation costs. Joint Research Projects 1) International and domestic travel expenses Joint Seminars held in Japan 1) Domestic travel expenses Joint Seminars held in counterpart country 1) International and domestic travel expenses |
JSPS Tokyo Website |
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bilat/index.html (English) https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bilat/semina/jrss.html (Japanese) |
Previouse Awardees |
List of Awarded Japan-UK Bilateral Seminars |
* Eligibility (Japanese Applicants)
Applicants must hold a full-time or equivalent position as a researcher at a university or research institute in Japan that is eligible to receive Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI).
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) provide funding for high-quality collaborative research projects between UK and Japanese researchers which contribute to advancing impacts for the benefit of both countries. UKRI and JSPS are keen to support collaboration between leading researchers and teams in areas of mutual strength through sharing resources including research facilities.
Number of projects to be selected | Up to 10 |
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Start Date and Duration of Project |
3 years (Starting date must be set on or before 1 December, 2021.) |
Research fields covered |
Social sciences, Arts and Humanities This call for proposals seeks to explore the role of social science, arts and humanities research in pandemic preparedness and post-pandemic recovery, including how we can build sustainable societal systems, communities and cultures that can respond to future outbreaks. This initiative will provide funding for high-quality collaborative research projects between UK and Japanese researchers which contribute to advancing impacts for the benefit of both countries. UKRI and JSPS are keen to support collaboration between researchers and teams in areas of mutual strength and shared interest. Whilst this call is open across the entire breadth of the social sciences, arts and humanities, we are particularly interested in proposals that:
Proposals should also:
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Application Period |
Wednesday, 5 p.m., 14 July, 2021 (JST) *Please note that the applicant’s affiliated institution may set an earlier deadline. *Under no circumstances will JSPS accept applications submitted after the deadline. *Once an application is submitted, you may not be able to revise and resubmit it. |
Application Procedure |
The PIs on both the Japanese and UK sides must submit a single joint application to JSPS. UK applicants do not have to submit to UKRI. For details, please refer to https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bottom/02_e_apply.html (English) |
Total Amount of Project Funding |
Project funding by JSPS: Up to JPY 10,000,000 per fiscal year per project (Up to JPY 30,000,000 for entire project period) Project funding by UKRI: UK applicants can request between GBP 350,000 to GBP 425,000 from UKRI for the UK component of the project. UK applicants are required to provide a detailed breakdown of the UK budget in the UK costing template (which is part of the main application form). |
Coverage of Project Funding |
Research Expenses: Cost of goods, domestic travel expenses, international travel expenses, salary, others *JSPS covers these costs for the Japanese teams. (UKRI covers the costs for the UK teams.) |
JSPS Application Guidelines | https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bottom/data/FY2021_JRP-LEADwithUKRI_CallForProposals_e.pdf (English) https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bottom/data/FY2021_JRP-LEADwithUKRI_CallForProposals_j.pdf (Japanese) |
Type A: Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’s Counterpart Institutions
- Based on an agreement with The Royal Society, JSPS will cover the costs of the Japanese team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the British team.
- It is intended that JSPS and the Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart British team leader is to submit an application to the Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japanese and British team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme, only Joint Research Projects are avialable, not Seminars.
Number of projects to be selected | 5 |
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Start Date and Duration of Project |
1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 for the Japanese side and no later than 10 March 2023 for the UK side. Project duration is fixed at 2 years. |
Subject Area | Natural Sciences |
Application Period |
JSPS: 17:00 JST, Tuesday 6 September 2022 Applications should be sent centrally by the team leader’s research institution in Japan to JSPS Tokyo. JSPS Tokyo does not accept applications from individual researchers and please note that the applicant's affiliated institution may set an earlier, internal deadline to collect and check the format of these applications before forwarding to JSPS Tokyo. Under no circumstances will JSPS Tokyo accept a late application. Royal Society: 15:00 BST, Wednesday 28 September 2022 |
Total Amount of Project Funding |
JSPS: Up to 2,000,000 JPY per fiscal year (Up to 4,000,000 JPY in total) Royal Society: Up to 12,000 GBP in total |
Coverage of Project Funding |
JSPS will cover the expenses of the Japanese teams; mainly travel and accommodation costs. 1) International and domestic travel expenses |
JSPS Application Guidelines |
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bilat/index.html (English) |
JSPS Application Procedure |
Japanese universities / research institutions must complete the e-application process on the JSPS website. For details, please refer to https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/top_kokusai.html https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-bilat/semina/shinsei_bosyu.html (Japanese) |
The Royal Society Application Guidelines and Form |
https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-awards/grants/international-exchanges/ The Royal Society’s contact information: 6‐9 Carton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG, U.K. |
Previous Awardees |
List of Awarded Japan-UK Bilateral Projects |
* Eligibility (Japan based applicants)
Applicants must hold a full-time or equivalent position as a researcher at a university or research institute in Japan that is eligible to receive Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI).