Note: If any differences in wording or interpretation should occur between this page and the Japanese version, the latter will take precedence.
Outline
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Purpose |
These fellowships provide outstanding early-career researchers in Japan with opportunities to pursue innovative topics of their own choosing. The program aims to foster creative scholars who will ultimately be the future leaders in their fields. |
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Fields covered |
All fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences |
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Eligibility |
Required: Enrollment in a doctoral course in Japan*1
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Details are provided in the application guidelines, available via the JSPS website linked below.
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As of 1 April of the first fiscal year of the fellowship.
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Application guidelines and additional information are available via:
JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists
Application procedures at Kyoto University (on-campus support)
Deadlines at Kyoto University
| Administrative check (optional) | Wednesday 8 May 2024 at 9:00 (JST) |
| Application | Wednesday 29 May 2024 at 9:00 (JST) |
Additional information can be found at the following:
- Application Outline (FY2025) (in Japanese)
- FAQ (in Japanese)
Application support (on-campus only)
Information on the available support can be found via the following:
Kyoto University Research Administration Center (KURA)
- Application support for Fellowships for Young Scientists (in Japanese)
- JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists: Overview and Application Handbook in English (internal access only)
- Video interviews with awardees and reviewers (in Japanese)
Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation ("SPRING"), presented by the Kyoto University Division of Graduate Studies
Application guidelines for the Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation ("SPRING"), presented by the Kyoto University Division of Graduate Studies, are available on the following website:
Kyoto University Division of Graduate Studies
Reference
- JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists
- JSPS Electronic Application System
- Report on the analysis of an internal survey of fellowship applicants (in Japanese, internal access only)
- Number of applications and selections (all/Kyoto University) (in Japanese）
Contacts
For requests regarding ID issuance or questions about the application process, please contact the administrative staff of the department to which the host researcher belongs, utilizing the following resources (both in Japanese) as needed: