International students who have returned to their countries after having studied in Japan and who are currently active in education, academic research or public administration, are invited to a Japanese university to conduct joint research with relevant academics.

• Beneficiary: Returnees from Japan with nationalities of developing countries and regions
• Eligibility: Under 45 years old. At least three years after returning from Japan
• Research period: 60-90 consecutive days
• Benefits: (1) Round-trip Air fare and (2) Daily allowance (¥11,000/day) for the recipient and (3) Remuneration for cooperation (up to ¥50,000) for the research advisor