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FY2024 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (first call of two for FY2024)
15 September 2023
This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and European, North American and Canadian researchers based in the UK and Ireland, for 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 UK or Ireland. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Fellowship Start Period: 1st May 2024 to 31st March 2025
Closing Date: Monday 30th October, 2023 at 23:59
Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address: short-termaward@jsps.org Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please download and carefully read the following 9 documents before starting your application:
01 General Award Information for Applicants
02 Guidelines for Completing your Application
03 Abstract
04 Subject Area Form for the Natural and Physical Sciences
05
FUNDING CALL: FY2024 JSPS and The Royal Society Joint Call for Bilateral Research Projects
14 August 2023
This scheme is based on an agreement with The Royal Society. JSPS will cover the costs of the Japan team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the UK team.
- It is intended that JSPS and The Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart UK team leader is to submit an application to The Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japan and UK team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme only joint research projects are supported and not Seminars.
Eligible Research Fields: Natural Sciences
Duration of Project: 2 years
Maximum number of Projects to be supported: 5
Level of funding:
JSPS: Up to 2,000,000 JPY per fiscal year (Up to 4,000,000 JPY in total). This amount is to be used for international and domestic travel expenses, including subsistence, of all Japan based team members and should account for 50% or more of the grant. This grant can also be used for consumables, honoraria, material printing, communication, service charges and meeting expenses in Japan.
Royal Society: Up to 12,000 GBP in total. Travel can be conducted by all project participants. Up to 3,000 GBP of the total amount can be spent on research expenses and consumables.
Starting date: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 for the Japan side and no later than 10 March 2024 for the UK side.
Application Period:
JSPS: 17:00 JST, Tuesday 5 September 2023
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 27 September 2023
For more information about how to apply, please go to the following web link:
https://www.jsps.org/bilateral_research_fundin/2018/02/type-a-bilatera-a136.html
- Please note there is also a JSPS Open Partnership Scheme for joint projects or seminars with similar levels of coverage and no limit to the research areas covered. Under this scheme JSPS has no formal agreement with another funding body. The Japan based group can receive support from JSPS and the counterpart group in another country should seek support for their involvement from a funding body recognised by JSPS. Please visit the following link for more information:
https://www.jsps.org/bilateral_research_fundin/2018/02/type-b-open-partnership-joint-projectsseminars.html
FY2024 Call for JSPS Invitational Fellowships
20 July 2023
JSPS Invitational Fellowship
There are two types: Short term for stays of 2 weeks to 2 months and long term for stays of 2 to 10 months.
Application Deadline: 1st September 2023 to JSPS Tokyo via a host institution in Japan.
These fellowships must be started between 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025.
Our Invitational Fellowships provide the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese universities and research institutions for single visits of between 14 days to 10 months. Eligible applicants need to be established researchers with an excellent record of research achievements. Eligible research fields are not limited. A JSPS invitational fellowship can be awarded to the same researcher multiple times.
*Japanese nationals who have lived outside of Japan for at least 10 years and have been actively engaged in research throughout this period are also eligible to apply.*
**Please send applications to JSPS Tokyo via a host institution in Japan by 1st September 2023. Please be aware the internal deadline set by the host institution to collect an application and forward this to JSPS Tokyo will be earlier.**
Please visit this webpage for further information:
https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-inv/application/index.html
FY2023 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (second and final call for FY2023)
27 April 2023
This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and European, North American and Canadian researchers based in the UK and Ireland, for 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 UK or Ireland. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Fellowship Start Period: 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2024
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th June, 2023 at 23:59
Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address: short-termaward@jsps.org Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please download and carefully read the following 9 documents before starting your application:
01 General Award Information for Applicants
02 Guidelines for Completing your Application
03 Abstract
04 Subject Area Form for the Natural and Physical Sciences
05
FY2023 Call for the JSPS London Symposium and Seminar Scheme
09 December 2022
JSPS London's primary aims include publicising academic research from Japan and strengthening collaborative research linkages between the UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) and Japan. To help achieve these aims, JSPS London has created this scheme to support events organised by members of the JSPS Alumni Association of the UK and RoI or by Japanese Researchers based in the UK or RoI at institutional or departmental level. These events should aim to create high quality collaboration in cutting edge fields or showcase research in areas where Japan and the UK or RoI are world leading, and can be a symposium or smaller scale seminar. Both kinds of events can either focus on UK or RoI-Japan bilateral collaboration or be part of an international conference that aims to develop trusted multilateral partnerships with Japan and the UK and/or RoI at the centre.
Please download the Application Guidelines and Form from here:
Closing date: Monday 30th January, 2023
Timeframe for events to be held: Between June 2023 to the end of February 2024
Contact details: All completed application forms should be e mailed to JSPS London at: enquire@jsps.org
FY2023 JSPS London BRIDGE Fellowship Call for Applications
05 November 2022
Closing date: Monday 19th December, 2022
Visit start period: Between 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2024
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.
Please visit the JSPS Tokyo head office webpage for more information:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-plaza/bridge/index.html
Applicable Field
All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included.
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.
- Researchers who are employed as an active researcher working at a university or a research institute in the UK or RoI.
- 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.
- Researchers who have received a BRIDGE Fellowship within the last 5 years (FY2018 to FY2022) can not apply to this call.
Eligibility of Host Researcher
In principle, researchers who are employed full time or classified as such at one of the Japanese research institutions listed below are eligible to host a BRIDGE Fellow.
(1)Universities, inter-university research institutes
(2)Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) facilities and other institutions engaged in scientific research
(3)Colleges of Technology
(4)Institutions designated by MEXT
*Eligible institutions under (1)-(4) are listed at:
https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-summer/data/2022_List%20of%20Eligible%20Host.pdf
*Definition of “full-time employment” is according to the regulations of the host institution.
*There are cases where researchers not employed in a full-time position may be eligible. Such persons must be eligible to apply for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) and their affiliated institution must judge them able to implement the project and provide an appropriate research environment (e.g. laboratory, equipment, personnel) for it.
Requirements of BRIDGE Fellows
- JSPS Fellows are required to submit a report to the JSPS Tokyo head office 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 may also be invited to take participate in surveys aimed at improving JSPS programmes.
- JSPS Fellows are asked to mention they have been invited under the JSPS BRIDGE programme 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 programme and should not be engaged in other paid or non paid activities.
Commencement of Awards
JSPS London will make up to 6 recommendations for awards to the JSPS Tokyo head office in this call. This will be the only call covering visits to Japan during FY2023.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing by JSPS London within 3 months of the closing date. Successful applicants will receive an award letter and pre-departure preparation documents from the JSPS Tokyo head office by mid-April 2023.
- Fellowships are awarded for a period of 14 to 30 consecutive days
- Successful applicants are asked to start their Fellowships in Japan between 1st July 2023 to 31st March 2024.
*All offices are officially closed between 29th December 2023 to 3rd January 2024 (6 days) in Japan and researchers may not be able to carry out their activities at Japanese universities/ research institutions during this period. The time requested for the BRIDGE Fellowship to cover can not include these dates. Fellows need to provide for their own expenses during this time.
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 13,000JPY
- Research Support allowance of 100,000JPY
(This allowance covers cooperative research-related expenses and can be applied for by the host researcher through their host institution to the JSPS Tokyo head office once award of a fellowship has been confirmed.)
- Overseas travel insurance coverage.
*These terms of award are subject to change.
Application Assessment Criteria
- Provision a: Recruitment Policy
- Provision b: Screening Criteria
- Provision c: Rules for Nominating Committee Members
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 below:
JSPS BRIDGE Fellowship Application Form FY2023 (Form A)
Agreement by the 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.
For the application form (Form A), a hand written signature scanned (digital image) is acceptable.
Any additional information given will not be considered.
All completed application forms, e mail correspondence, CV and publication list should be e mailed to JSPS London at: enquire@jsps.org
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 programme 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 UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Privacy Notice 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 implementation of JSPS programmes. Please see our Privacy Notice at the following link: https://www.jsps.org/about_us/privacy.html
- Should JSPS London determine any information provided is incomplete, falsified, plagiarized or otherwise flawed, the application will be rejected.
- JSPS Fellows and host researchers must follow the rules established by the host institution and JSPS that prohibit infringement of human rights and 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. The host institution is responsible for explaining these rules and penalties for violation to the JSPS Fellow.
- When accepting JSPS Fellows, the host institution should perform necessary procedures for the export and provision of technology concerning security trade control in accordance with the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Control Trade Law (Act No. 228 of December 1, 1949). JSPS Fellows must follow all of Japan’s pertinent laws and ordinances, guidelines and directives in this regard.
- As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we may apply flexibility in our handling of some aspects of the application and post-award processes. Please consider that travel restrictions to and in Japan are still highly changeable and it may be difficult for JSPS Fellows awarded in FY2023 to go to Japan as planned.
JSPS London Summer Programme Call 2023
08 October 2022
Programme Outline:
The JSPS Summer Programme Fellowship offers the opportunity for pre/postdoctoral researchers to receive an orientation on Japanese language and culture and research systems as well as pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two months during the summer. The orientation will take place at the Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI).
Eligibility:
Applicants should be a British national and at the time the Summer Programme goes into effect either be enrolled in a PhD course at a UK university or have obtained their PhD within the last 6 years (on or after 2 April 2017). Candidates of more than one nationality may not apply through more than one nominating authority.
All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural and physical sciences are included under this programme.
Programme Duration: 2 month fixed period from 12 June through to 19 August 2023
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 28th November 2022
Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address: enquire@jsps.org
Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please download and carefully read the following 7 documents before starting your application:
03 Abstract
04 Subject Area form for Natural and Physical Sciences
05
06 Template for Invitation Letter from Host
07 List of Eligible Host Institutions
Forms to be submitted:
- Abstract
- Subject Area Form
- Application Form
- Invitation Letter from Host
- Copy of PhD enrolment document from a UK university or copy of PhD certificate
- Copy of Photo Page of Passport
- Proof of Maternity Leave and or/Parental Leave if applicable
FY2023 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (first of two calls for FY2023)
15 September 2022
This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and European, North American and Canadian researchers based in the UK and Ireland, for 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 UK or Ireland. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Fellowship Start Period: 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024
Closing Date: Monday 7th November 2022
Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address: short-termaward@jsps.org Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please download and carefully read the following 9 documents before starting your application:
01 General Award Information for Applicants
02 Guidelines for Completing your Application
03 Abstract
04 Subject Area Form for the Natural and Physical Sciences
05
FY2023 JSPS and The Royal Society Joint Call for Bilateral Research Projects
08 August 2022
Bilateral Joint Projects with JSPS’ Counterpart Funding Institution in the UK (The Royal Society)
This scheme is based on an agreement with The Royal Society. JSPS will cover the costs of the Japan team, and The Royal Society will cover the costs of the UK team.
- It is intended that JSPS and The Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects.
- The counterpart UK team leader is to submit an application to The Royal Society. Applications submitted by one side only will not be accepted. Japan and UK team leaders should therefore be sure that their counterpart submits a matching application.
*Please note under this scheme only joint research projects are supported and not Seminars.
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FY2022 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Final Call for FY2022)
28 March 2022
This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral UK researchers and European, North American and Canadian researchers based in the UK and Ireland, for 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 UK or Ireland. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months.
Fellowship Start Period: 1st November 2022 – 31st March 2023
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st June, 2022
Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address: short-termaward@jsps.org Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted.
Please download and carefully read the following 9 documents before starting your application:
01 General Award Information for Applicants
02 Guidelines for Completing your Application
03 Abstract
04 Subject Area Form for the Natural and Physical Sciences
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