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The document provides instructions for applying for the JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan program. It outlines the application procedures and requirements for both the candidate (invited overseas researcher) and host researcher, including which forms and documents need to be completed and submitted via the online system by the specified deadlines. It also describes the two-stage selection process involving document review and panel review based on screening criteria like the fellowship's potential to advance science and the applicant and candidate's research.

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2025 Applicationguideline E-12

The document provides instructions for applying for the JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan program. It outlines the application procedures and requirements for both the candidate (invited overseas researcher) and host researcher, including which forms and documents need to be completed and submitted via the online system by the specified deadlines. It also describes the two-stage selection process involving document review and panel review based on screening criteria like the fellowship's potential to advance science and the applicant and candidate's research.

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hosting the invitee

FORM2 Candidate 7 Curriculum vitae, Research Form (Word format)


(Invited achievements and results, downloaded, and
Overseas Research plan, Academic goals uploaded to electronic
Researcher) after the fellowship ends, career application system
plans
Letter of Recommender of 1 Recommendation Uploaded to electronic
Recommendation the candidate application system
JSPS Electronic Application System: https://www-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topkokusai/top_kokusai.html
Form download: https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/application.html

Please prepare your applications using as reference the application form instructions and FAQ.
Instructions: https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/application.html
FAQ: https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/faq.html

Note 1: Except for places indicated otherwise, the forms may be filled out in either English or Japanese.
Note 2: FORM 2 and the Letter of Recommendation should be uploaded in either Word or PDF format.

(1) Procedure for the applicant (host researcher)


1) Obtain the following form and letter from the candidate (invited overseas researcher).

a FY 2025 JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan: APPLICATION FORM FOR JSPS
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH IN JAPAN(STANDARD) (FORM 2)
b Letter of Recommendation written and signed by the candidate’s doctoral supervisor or other such
person. (One-page letter. The writer of the letter must be a person other than the applicant (host
researcher). Either sign the application or use a self-signed electronic image. A signature typed in a
handwriting style font will not be accepted.)

2) Log in to the JSPS Electronic Application System and complete the application procedure on the system (enter
Form 1 on the electronic application screen and upload the above a and b documents. Send (submit) them to
the host institution by the application deadline it specifies.

(2) Procedure for the host institution


1) On the electronic application system, verify the content of the application submitted (transmitted) by the
applicant (host researcher).
2) The applications must be approved by the head of the host institution along the requirements with which the
host institution is to comply (as stated at “Procedure” 5(3)). Additionally, the “List of Candidates” must be
verified. Then, please submit (send) the applications to JSPS by its application deadline.

8. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection is carried out through a document review in the first stage and a panel review in the second by the
JSPS International Program Committee. Document reviews are conducted by six examiners for each application.
Based on contents of the applications, experts in their subject fields are assigned to conduct the reviews. For
more details, please see the following website.

Selection Process: https://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-ippan/selectionprocess.html

SCREENING CRITERIA
1) That the collaboration will contribute to advancing science in Japan and other countries.
2) That the collaboration can be expected to advance both the candidate’s and the applicant’s research work.
3) That the applicant and candidate have established contact in advance and created a concrete research plan.
4) That the applicant’s institution has establish a suitable place for the candidate to work and stay.
5) That, as much as possible, unbalance is avoided in the selectees' nationalities, host institutions, and areas of
specialization. Care should be taken to allow people from a wide diversity of countries to come to Japan.
6) That not only the score of the document review but also the examiners' reasons and comments are given
adequate consideration.
7) That two selection judgements are made: (1) Selected and (2) Not-selected.

9．NOTICE
As the allowances that JSPS pays fellows are to cover their living costs as needed to support their research

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