Q. In which country do you hold citizenship or permanent residency?: 3. citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan other than an EU country, the UK, the US, Canada, Switzerland, Norway or Russia (JSPS treats Taiwan and Palestine as a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan)
Q3. Have you been continuously engaged in research for a period of at least three years at a university of reserach institution in an EU country, the UK, the US, Canada, Switzerland, Norway or Russia?: 2. no

Q3-2. When did you receive your PhD degree?

1. with in the last 6 years
2. over 6 years ago
3. don't have a PhD degree