Applications are currently being accepted for the Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program
The Research Fellowship Program from the Matsumae International Foundation is a six-month research fellowship for non-Japanese Ph.D. holders to conduct advanced research at a host institution in Japan. It supports research in natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and agriculture. The program provides financial support including a monthly allowance, airfare, insurance, and an arrival grant, and promotes international academic exchange and capacity building.
Benefits of Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program
Selected fellows receive
- Monthly allowance of JPY 220,000
- Arrival fund of JPY 120,000
- Round-trip economy airfare to Tokyo, Japan
- Overseas travel insurance (medical and death coverage)
- Participation in a study tour in Hiroshima
Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements
- Be a non-Japanese national
- Hold a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) at the time of application
- Be 45 years old or younger
- Be currently employed in their home country
- Commit to returning to their home country after the fellowship
- Not have long-term residence experience in Japan (short visits allowed)
- Obtain prior acceptance from a Japanese host institution
- Have sufficient English or Japanese language ability
- Align with the values of the Matsumae International Foundation
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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