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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

Fully funded 6-month research fellowship in Japan. Support includes 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, and overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits. Accommodation is arranged by the host professor if selected.

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Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship

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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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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 [email protected]. 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.

Funding details

Fully funded 6-month research fellowship in Japan. Support includes 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, and overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits. Accommodation is arranged by the host professor if selected.

What's required

Applicants must be non-Japanese nationals, hold a PhD 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 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 home institution and a letter of acceptance from the host professor are required.

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