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Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship 2027 for Postdoctoral Research in Natural Science, Engineering, Medicine, and Agriculture The Matsumae International Foundation in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Fully funded research fellowship. Provides a monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 for living and research expenses, an arrival fund of JPY 120,000, round-trip economy airfare between the grantee’s nearest international airport and Tokyo, and overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits. Fellowship period is generally six months between June 2027 and March 2028.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Japan
University
Matsumae International Foundation
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Fully funded postdoctoral research fellowship in Japan: the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship 2027.
This opportunity supports researchers to conduct independent research at a host institution in Japan, such as a university or national research institution. The fellowship is open to many fields, with preference for natural science, engineering, medicine, and agriculture. It is especially suitable for PhD holders seeking international research experience, collaboration, and a strong publication profile.
Funding: monthly allowance of JPY 220,000, an arrival fund of JPY 120,000, round-trip economy airfare to Tokyo, and overseas travel insurance. The fellowship is intended to cover living expenses and research activities.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must be non-Japanese nationals, hold a PhD by the application date, be 45 years old or younger, have a full-time job in their home country and plan to return after the fellowship, have no long-term prior/current stay in Japan, and secure acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying. English or Japanese ability is required.
Application window: 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 (Japan Standard Time). Applications are submitted by email to the foundation with the required PDF documents, including the application form, reason for application, research plan, CV/publications, recommendation letter, PhD certificate, and host professor acceptance letter.
Host professor note: the acceptance letter must be on institutional letterhead and confirm accommodation arrangements if selected.
Funding details
Fully funded research fellowship. Provides a monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 for living and research expenses, an arrival fund of JPY 120,000, round-trip economy airfare between the grantee’s nearest international airport and Tokyo, and overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits. Fellowship period is generally six months between June 2027 and March 2028.
What's required
Applicants must be non-Japanese nationals, hold a Ph.D. at the time of application, be 45 years old or younger (born in or after 1981), have a full-time occupation in their home country and plan to return there after the fellowship, have no past or current long-term stay in Japan other than short visits, obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying, and have sufficient English or Japanese ability. A recommendation letter from the current home institution and a letter of acceptance from a host professor in Japan are required.
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