Matsumae International Foundation
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Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship
Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship 2027 for Postdoctoral Research in Agriculture, Natural Science, Engineering, and Medicine in Japan The Matsumae International Foundation in Japan
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Fully funded postdoctoral 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 nearest international airport and Tokyo, Japan, overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits, and a study tour to Hiroshima. The fellowship is intended to cover necessary living expenses and research activities.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Japan
University
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Fully funded postdoctoral research fellowship in Japan for non-Japanese researchers in agriculture, natural science, engineering, and medicine.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Japan | Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship 2027
The Matsumae International Foundation is inviting applications for its Research Fellowship Program 2027, a fully funded postdoctoral opportunity in Japan for non-Japanese researchers. The fellowship supports research at leading Japanese host institutions, including universities and national research institutes.
Research areas: natural science, engineering, medicine, and agriculture. This makes the opportunity relevant for candidates working in agriculture technology, biological sciences, medical science, environmental research, engineering, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Funding: monthly allowance of JPY 220,000, arrival fund of JPY 120,000, round-trip economy airfare to Tokyo, overseas travel insurance, and a study tour to Hiroshima. The fellowship is designed to cover living expenses and research activities during the stay in Japan.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of application, be 45 years old or younger, be employed full-time in their home country, and plan to return home after the fellowship. Applicants should have sufficient English or Japanese ability and must secure acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying. Prior long-term stay in Japan is generally not allowed, except short visits such as tourism or conferences.
Application window: 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 (Japan Standard Time). Late or early submissions will not be accepted.
How to apply: submit the required documents by email to the MIF, including the application form, reason for application, research plan, CV and publication list, recommendation letter from the home institution, PhD certificate, and a signed letter of acceptance from a host professor in Japan. Documents must be submitted as separate PDFs.
Institution: The Matsumae International Foundation, Japan.
This is a strong opportunity for postdoctoral researchers seeking international collaboration, advanced facilities, and global research visibility in Japan.
Funding details
Fully funded postdoctoral 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 nearest international airport and Tokyo, Japan, overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits, and a study tour to Hiroshima. The fellowship is intended to cover necessary living expenses and research activities.
What's required
Applicants must be non-Japanese nationals, hold a Ph.D. at the time of application, be 45 years old or younger, 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 (short visits for sightseeing or conferences are allowed), 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. The application must be submitted in English as separate PDF files, with the exception of the academic certificate if needed.
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