OpenFieldJSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for International Researchers at YNU
Prestigious two-year international postdoctoral fellowship conducted in partnership with YNU faculty in electrochemistry, solid-state batteries, or organic synthesis.
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 Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering awarded within 6 years
- English language proficiency
- Proficiency in English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong record of international first-author journal papers
- Recommendation letters
- Three reference letters and nomination from host YNU professor
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥362,000 monthly maintenance allowance, ¥200,000 settling-in fee, and research grant
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yokohama National University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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