Accepting applications for Follow-up Research Fellowship

Overview of Follow-up Research Fellowship

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 one year 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

Application Guidelines etc.

Note: In case that any discrepancies arise between the English and Japanese texts, the Japanese will be accepted as the authoritative version.

Form1: To be made by Japanese host university
Form2-1 / 2-2 : To be made by foreign researcher
Form3:To be made by research advisor
Note: Deadline for Application
Applications must be received by Thursday, November 30th, 2023. The deadline is just for JASSO. The deadline at your host university might be different. Please confirm the deadline for your host university.

* Submit both 4 printed copies of application forms(1 copy of Form1 original) and the digital file data. Please let you confirm "For University Use:Cautions When Submitting Files" by all means when you make it.

* When sending the digital file data, please make sure to set the password listed in "For University Use: Cautions When Submitting Files."