We are pleased to announce that the JSPS Summer Program is now open for applications.
The JSPS Summer Program provides opportunities for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the US, Canada and Europe to receive an orientation on Japanese culture and research systems and to pursue research under the guidance of host researchers at a Japanese university or research institute over a period of two months during the summer.
JSPS Summer Program latest “Voice of a Former Fellow” stories have been posted!
Please refer the details of this program as follows:
Fields of Research
All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included under this program. The candidate must either be majoring or conducting research in a related field.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the criteria below.
1) Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents;
2) Be enrolled in a university graduate program or hold a doctorate degree which must have been received on or after 2 April 2020 (not required to hold a full-time position);
3) Have received in advance acceptance from their host researchers; and
4) Aspire to become a researcher in future
*Those who have previously been awarded a fellowship under the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan are not eligible.
Financial Support
- MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (¥534,000)
- AIRFARE (AIR TICKET)
- OVERSEAS TRAVEL INSURANCE
- RESEARCH SUPPORT ALLOWANCE (¥158,500 *Option)
Required documents for the application
Please download and carefully read the following documents before starting your application.
Guideline
- FY2026 Application Guidelines
- Applicant Status
- List of Eligible Host
Forms to be submitted:
1) Application form for JSPS Summer Program FY2026 <Please download here>
2) Letter of Recommendation to JSPS Washington Office
* Please submit a one-page letter-size paper in any format.
3) Acceptance Letter from Host institution
* This should be an official letter with letterhead
Please combine all three application documents into a single PDF file. Name the file using
your full name(e.g., John_Smith.pdf), and submit your documents through this form.
*An applicant who applies through the NRC cannot apply for the same Summer Program through the JSPS Washington office.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
The number of Fellowships Awarded in Canada
13
Program Schedule
Monday, June 15th: Arrival in Japan
– Orientation at SOKENDAI
– Research experience at host institutions
– Homestay program
Monday, August 24th: Research report presentation in Tokyo
Tuesday, August 25th: Departure from Japan
Summer Program 2026 Flyer
Voice of a Former Fellow
Read the stories of former JSPS fellows here.
