Invitational Fellowships — 1st Recruitment (Long-term + Short-term)
Supports Japan researchers with structured pathways in long-term international invitation fellowships, from planning to deployment.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan enable overseas researchers with distinguished records to conduct collaborative research, hold discussions, and exchange perspectives with counterparts at Japanese universities and research institutions. The FY2027 First Recruitment is the only round of the year that accepts applications for the Lo…
Inviting senior overseas researchers to Japan for collaborative research and exchange.
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