RESEARCH FIELDS
Preferable research fields are natural science, engineering, medicine, etc.
FELLOWSHIP PERIOD As a rule, six months between June 2026 to March 2027. Please indicate the commencing and ending month in your Application Form (#1). (E.g., From September 2026 to February 2027.)
NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS
Around 15
HOST INSTITUTION IN JAPAN
Applicants are free to choose a host institution in Japan (universities, national research institutions, or equivalent facilities in the private sector) to carry out their research. Please be sure to obtain acceptance from the host institution before applying. The MIF is not in a position to give advice or recommendations to applicants regarding host institutions in Japan.
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
Monthly Allowance A monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 is provided to cover expenses for research activities (including materials) and living expenses in Japan.
Arrival Fund
JPY 120,000 is provided to cover part of the initial living costs in Japan.
Round-trip
Air Transportation Round-trip economy class airfare is provided between the nearest international airport from a grantee’s domicile and Tokyo, Japan.
Insurance
Overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits is provided.
Study Tour
The MIF invites fellowship recipients to participate in a study tour during their fellowship to deepen their knowledge of Japan
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all the following requirements are eligible to submit application documents.
• Applicants who empathize with the core values of the MIF.
• Applicants must obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before application.
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctoral Degree) at the time of application.
• Applicants must be at the age of 45 years old or younger at the time of application. (The birth year must be in or after 1980.)
• Applicants must have sufficient English or Japanese language ability.
• Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (other than short-term stays such as for sightseeing or conferences)
• Applicants must have an occupation in their home countries, return there upon completing their fellowship tenure, and contribute to the development of their own country.
Eligible Countries:
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Matsume International Foundation
Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit
Address: 4-14-46 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku Tokyo 167-0043,Phone: +81-3-3301-7600 Fax: +81-3-3301-7601
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Jun 30, 2025
$1,525
Affiliation: Matsume International Foundation
Address: 4-14-46 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku Tokyo 167-0043,Phone: +81-3-3301-7600 Fax: +81-3-3301-7601
Website URL: https://www.mif-japan.org/en/fellowship/announcement/
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