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Matsumae International Foundation

Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship

Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship 2027 in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, or Agriculture (Japan) Matsumae International Foundation in Japan

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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Japan

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Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship

by Matsumae International Foundation

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Postdoc
Japan

Fully funded postdoctoral research fellowship in Japan for non-Japanese researchers in agriculture, natural science, engineering, and medicine.

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Chemistry
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About this position

Opportunity alert for researchers: the Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Programme 2027 in Japan is now open for applications.

This is a fully funded 6-month postdoctoral fellowship designed for researchers in Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and Agriculture. The fellowship supports research at a Japanese host institution and is intended for international collaboration and advanced research experience.

Funding includes a monthly allowance of JPY 220,000, an arrival fund of JPY 120,000, round-trip economy airfare, and overseas travel insurance. The host professor is expected to help arrange accommodation for the selected fellow.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must be non-Japanese nationals, hold a PhD, 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 stay history in Japan, obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying, and have sufficient English or Japanese ability.

Application window: 1 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 (Japan Standard Time). The fellowship period is generally six months between June 2027 and March 2028.

How to apply: secure a host professor in Japan first, then email the required PDF documents to application@mif-japan.org. Required materials include the application form, reason for application, research plan, CV and publications, recommendation letter, PhD certificate, and letter of acceptance from the host professor.

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Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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