Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan
Application Guideline
Call for proposals for FY2027 Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan (Long-term, Short-term (1st)) is open now. Application deadline: 5 p.m. on August 28, 2026 (JST) Please submit application forms to JSPS through the JSPS Electronic Application System via Japanese host institutions.
Application Guidelines to Download
- FY2027 Application Guideline (PDF/923KB)
- FY2027 Review Section Table (PDF/452KB)
- FY2027 Review Section Set (PDF/450KB)
- FY2026 Application Guideline (PDF/765KB)
- FY2026 Review Section Table (PDF/452KB)
- FY2026 Review Section Set (PDF/127KB)
＜Notice＞ 【Applicant (Host researcher)】 Please submit (send) the application form using (through) the electronic application system by the deadline designated by the host institution (depending on the institution, it may have its own deadline more than one month before the application deadline set by JSPS).【Host institution】 The institution’s application is to be sent (transmitted) to the president of JSPS by the application deadline for each program. Before sending the application, it should be verified that it has been approved by the head of the institution and that the below‑stated requirements* will be carried out if the application is approved. When submitting the application, first check the “List of Applications” on the JSPS Electronic Application System to verify that the registered information is correct.
Electronic Application System
Applications must be submitted to JSPS by a host researcher in Japan via the head of their university or institution. The system will be available approximately two months before the application periods set by JSPS.
Application Forms for FY2027 Download
Download application files for JSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in Japan FY2027. Please see "Instructions for the application forms".
| Form | Entry person | Long-term | Short-term |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-1/S-1：Items to be entered in the Website | Applicant(Host Researcher) | Click here for Website (External Website) | Click here for Website (External Website) |
| L-2/S-2：Research Proposal Document | Applicant (Host Researcher) and Candidate (Invited Overseas Researcher) | L-2 Research Proposal Document (Word/28KB) | S-2 Research Proposal Document (Word/27KB) |
| L-3/S-3：Fellow’s Curriculum Vitae | Candidate (Invited Overseas Researcher) | L-3 Fellow’s Curriculum Vitae (Word/27KB) | S-3 Fellow’s Curriculum Vitae (Word/24KB) |
| Sample | Long-term Sample (PDF/270KB) | Short-term Sample (PDF/266KB) |
Instructions for the Application Forms and Selection Processes for FY2027
- Long-term/Short-term
- Instructions for the Application Forms (PDF/119KB)
- Selection Process