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 U.S. 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.
Application Deadline
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
The number of Fellowships Awarded in the US
14
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.
