OpenFieldJSPS / Fukuoka University Postdoctoral Fellowship in East Asian Maritime Trade & Economic History
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship exploring Fukuoka's historical role as Japan's ancient trade gateway (Hakata), early modern maritime commerce with the Ryukyu Kingdom and Qing Dynasty China.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Asian History, International Economics, or Economic Geography awarded within past 6 years
- English language proficiency
- Professional English fluency (Japanese or Chinese reading skills advantageous)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated peer-reviewed publications on maritime trade routes, port economics, or East Asian historical integration
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥362,000/month tax-free JSPS salary + ¥200,000 domestic relocation allowance + ¥1,200,000 research fund
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full JSPS postdoctoral fellow status
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (JSPS Standard Round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fukuoka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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