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KAKENHI Fostering Joint International Research

Funds Japanese researchers with international collaborations for overseas joint studies.

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The KAKENHI Fund for the Promotion of Joint International Research (Fostering Joint International Research) is a JSPS sub-category that enables a researcher holding an active KAKENHI grant at a Japanese university or research institution to conduct extended joint research with collaborators at a foreign university or research institution. The programme's explicit aims are to markedly advance the r…

Joint international research conducted by an existing KAKENHI grantee with overseas collaborators.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.jsps.go.jp