Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan
Standard, Short-term (PE)
Application Guidelines (Open Call)
【Applications now open!】FY2026 Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Short-term(PE) (2nd))
Application deadline: By 5 p.m. on January 9, 2026 (JST)
Please submit application forms via Japanese host institutions to the JSPS Electronic Application System.
Application deadline: By 5 p.m. on January 9, 2026 (JST)
Please submit application forms via Japanese host institutions to the JSPS Electronic Application System.
Application Guidelines to Download
FY2026 Application Guideline
FY2025 Application Guideline
Applications for the FY2025 are already closed.
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【Applicant (Host researcher)】
Please submit (send) the application form using (through) the electronic application system by the deadline designated by the host institution (depending on the institution, it may have its own deadline more than one month before the application deadline set by JSPS).
【Host institution】
The institution’s application is to be sent (transmitted) to the president of JSPS by the application deadline for each program. Before sending the application, it should be verified that it has been approved by the head of the institution and that the below-stated requirements* will be carried out if the application is approved. When submitting the application, first check the “List of Applications” on the JSPS Electronic Application System to verify that the registered information is correct.
【Applicant (Host researcher)】
Please submit (send) the application form using (through) the electronic application system by the deadline designated by the host institution (depending on the institution, it may have its own deadline more than one month before the application deadline set by JSPS).
【Host institution】
The institution’s application is to be sent (transmitted) to the president of JSPS by the application deadline for each program. Before sending the application, it should be verified that it has been approved by the head of the institution and that the below-stated requirements* will be carried out if the application is approved. When submitting the application, first check the “List of Applications” on the JSPS Electronic Application System to verify that the registered information is correct.
JSPS Electronic Application System
Applications must be submitted to JSPS by a host researcher in Japan via the head of their university or institution.
The system will be available approximately two months before the application periods set by JSPS.
The system will be available approximately two months before the application periods set by JSPS.
Application Forms for FY2026 Download
Download application files for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan FY2026. Please see "Instructions for the application forms".
| Form | Entry person | Standard | Short-term (PE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORM1 (Reference) | Application form to be filled out on the JSPS Electronic Application System by the host researcher | Standard FORM1 (Reference) (PDF/12.0KB) | Short-term FORM1 (Reference) (PDF/12.0KB) |
| FORM1 | Format for Preparation (Excerpt from JSPS Electronic Application System) |
Standard FORM1 (Word/56.0KB) | Short-term FORM1 (Word/56.0KB) |
| FORM2 | Application form to be filled out by the foreign candidate | Standard FORM2 (Word/48.0KB) | Short-term FORM2 (Word/44.0KB) |
| Letter of Recommendation (Sample) Written in English or in Japanese |
Letter of Recommendation to be filled out by the recommender of the foreign candidate within one page | Standard Letter of Recommendation (Sample)(Word/17.3KB) | Short-term Letter of Recommendation (Sample) (Word/17.3KB) |
Instructions for the Application Forms and Selection Processes for FY2026
Application Forms for FY2025 Download
Download application files for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan FY2025. Please see "Instructions for the application forms".
* Applications for the FY2025 is already closed.
* Applications for the FY2025 is already closed.
| Form | Entry person | Standard | Short-term (PE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORM1 (Reference) | Application form to be filled out on the JSPS Electronic Application System by the host researcher | Standard FORM1 (Reference) (PDF/11KB) | Short-term FORM1 (Reference) (PDF/10.9KB) |
| FORM1 | Format for Preparation (Excerpt from JSPS Electronic Application System) |
Standard FORM1 (Word/52.8KB) | Short-term FORM1 (Word/52.8KB) |
| FORM2 | Application form to be filled out by the foreign candidate | Standard FORM2 (Word/43.4KB) | Short-term FORM2 (Word/41.9KBKB) |
| Letter of Recommendation (Sample) Written in English or in Japanese |
Letter of Recommendation to be filled out by the recommender of the foreign candidate within one page | Standard Letter of Recommendation (Sample)(Word/17.3KB) | Short-term Letter of Recommendation (Sample) (Word/17.3KB) |