Invitational Fellowships — 2nd Recruitment (Short-term only)
Supports Japan researchers with structured pathways in short invitation fellowships for global exchange, from planning to deployment.
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan invite overseas researchers with outstanding records to engage in collaborative research and academic exchange at Japanese institutions. The FY2027 Second Recruitment accepts applications for the Short-term fellowship tier only; researchers seeking the Long-term tier must apply in the First Recruit…
Inviting senior overseas researchers to Japan for short collaborative visits.
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