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JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan – JSPS / NSERC

Posted by Jaq-Lin Larder on January 13, 2025 in Research Funding

The partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and NSERC have established the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for foreign researchers. NSERC is the Canadian nominating authority for the JSPS opportunities. A limited number of promising early career researchers will be given the opportunity to conduct research in Japanese universities and in designated research institutions and laborites. The following opportunities are now open:

1. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan – Standard Program


This program offers early career researchers an opportunity to conduct research for 12-24 months in Japan with financial support.

Eligibility

  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
  • Not have Japanese nationality or be a permanent resident of Japan
  • Hold or expect to hold a doctoral degree (according to the conferred or convocation date) prior to the proposed start date of the postdoctoral fellowship
  • Not hold, or have held, a JSPS – Standard postdoctoral fellowship
  • Have obtained your doctoral degree no more than six years before the start date of the fellowship.

Deadlines

Internal: January 20, 2025
External: February 1, 2025

Resources

Full details about this opportunity can be found here.


2. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan – Short term program (NEW!)


This program offers early career researchers an opportunity to conduct research for 1 to 12 months in Japan with financial support.

Eligibility

  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
  • Not have Japanese nationality or be a permanent resident of Japan
  • Be scheduled to receive a doctoral degree within two years of the start date of the fellowship OR have received your doctoral degree (according to the conferred or convocation date) no more than six years before the start date of the fellowship
  • Not hold, or have held, a JSPS – Standard or JSPS – Short-term postdoctoral fellowship

Deadlines

Internal: March 18, 2025
External: April 1, 2025

Resources

Full details about this opportunity can be found here.

 

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How to Apply

Interested applicants for both opportunities must contact schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca to obtain the application form and instructions.

Contact Details

Internal: ors.int@dal.ca
External: schol@nserc-crsng.gc.ca

Deadlines: noted above

Unless otherwise specified, the standard ORS internal deadline is 10 business days ahead of the funder deadline. Researchers are encouraged to check with their faculty regarding their incremental internal deadline.

The grants facilitator for your faculty or this opportunity can be found on the staff contact page. For additional resources, click here for guidance [login required] on  internal deadlines and submission processes.