Q. In which country do you hold citizenship or permanent residency?: 1. citizen of an EU member country, UK, the US, Canada, Switzerland, Norway or Russia
Q1. In Which country do you hold citizenship?: 1. the UK, the US, Germany, Canada, France or Sweden
Q1-1. Which statement best describes your situation?: 1. enrolled in a graduate program in a country where you hold citizenship

Based on the answers provided you are likely eligible for:

■ Summer Program:

  • Outline
    • The JSPS Summer Program is implemented as a component of the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan. It provides opportunities for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers from North America and Europe to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and research systems and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutes over a period of two months during the summer.
  • Duration
    • 2 months
  • Eligibility
    • Those who have previously been awarded a fellowship under a JSPS Fellowship Programs are not eligible.
    • Be enrolled in a university graduate program or hold a doctorate degree when the program goes into effect, which must have been received within six years prior to April 1 of the said year (not required to hold full-time position.)
    • Have received in advance acceptance from their host researchers
    • Aspire to become a researcher in future
  • Terms of Award
    • International travel (Round-trip airfare)
    • Maintenance allowance
      ¥534,000
    • Insurance
    • The Research Support Allowance at the host Institution
      ¥158,500