Japan · Fellowship · Reviewed 2026-10-15

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan (Hiroshima Host)

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) fellowship enabling international postdocs to conduct collaborative research on nanocarbon synthesis, organic functional materials, and supramolecular chemistry.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Doctoral degree obtained within the past 6 years
English language proficiency: English or Japanese fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Substantial peer-reviewed publications in chemistry or materials science
Recommendation letters: Endorsement from Hiroshima University host professor

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: ¥362,000/month tax-exempt living allowance + airfare + ¥200,000 settling-in grant
Application fee: ¥0
Tuition / joining costs: Not applicable (funded postdoctoral fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hiroshima University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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