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2026 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (2nd and final call for 2026)

31 March 2026

This programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the UK, EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, the United States and Canada and based in the UK or Ireland, 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 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 2026 to 31st March 2027

Closing Date: Monday 25th May, 2026 at 09:00 (UK time)

Please read on for application requirements: 

Completed applications should be sent to JSPS London using the following e mail address:

lon-short-termfellowship@overseas.jsps.go.jp

Any applications received by post or after the closing date will not be accepted.

Please download and carefully read the following 11 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 Subject Area Form for the Humanities and Social Sciences 

06 Application Form

07 Sample Invitation Letter

08 Notes for Referees

09 Reference Form

10 List of Eligible Host Institutes

11 Application Check List

For full details regarding notices, obligations of candidates, host researchers and host institutions and other relevant issues, please refer to the application guidelines of the JSPS Tokyo Head Quarters here