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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Funds high-quality Japanese science by supporting researchers, international collaboration, and mobility across universities and institutes.

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Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs8
Active grants2
Total grants6
About

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is Japan's sole independent research funding agency. Founded in 1932 with an imperial endowment, it now operates as an Independent Administrative Institution under MEXT oversight and supports research across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Its mission is to keep support stable and long-running rather than episodic.

JSPS runs…

Programs & grants under this funder
Core-to-Core Program

Backs long-term research networks between Japanese institutions and overseas partners across Asia and Africa.

International Joint Research Program

Backs bilateral joint research projects, seminars, and scientist exchanges between Japanese and overseas research institutions.

Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan

Connects overseas researchers with Japanese host institutions for collaborative research visits and academic exchange.

2 grants
Invitational Fellowships — 1st Recruitment (Long-term + Short-term)
Open
— pool·5 days
Invitational Fellowships — 2nd Recruitment (Short-term only)
Scheduled
— pool
Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI)

Funds investigator-led research across humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences through Japan's flagship competitive program.

2 grants
KAKENHI Fostering Joint International Research
Closed
— pool
KAKENHI Scientific Research (A/B/C), Challenging Research, Early-Career Scientists
Closed
— pool
Leading Initiative for Excellent Young Researchers (LEADER)

Supports early-career Japanese researchers building independent careers across academia, industry, and government.

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Short-term PA)

Supports pre- and postdoctoral researchers from ASEAN member states and African countries conducting short research in Japan.

Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Short-term PE)

Funds short collaborative research visits for PhD students and researchers from Europe and North America to Japanese institutions.

1 grant
Postdoctoral Fellowships Short-term (PE) — 3rd Recruitment
Between cycles
— pool
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard)

Supports overseas postdoctoral researchers spending twelve to twenty-four months at Japanese universities and research institutions.

1 grant
Postdoctoral Fellowships Standard
Open
— pool·5 days
Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: www.jsps.go.jp