Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryJapan
Area of StudyEngineering, Health
Application Deadline30 June 2026 — 9 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0928
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About This Scholarship

The Matsumae International Foundation Research Fellowship Program 2027 is a fully funded research fellowship for PhD holders from non-Japanese countries to conduct research at Japanese institutions for six months. The fellowship aims to nurture promising researchers who will contribute to solving issues in their home countries while promoting international academic exchange and goodwill.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Monthly allowance JPY 220,000 for research activities and living expenses
  • Arrival fund JPY 120,000
  • Round-trip economy class airfare to Tokyo
  • Overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits
  • Study tour to Hiroshima

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be of non-Japanese nationality
  • 2 Must empathize with the core values of the Matsumae International Foundation
  • 3 Must have a full-time occupation in home country and commit to returning and contributing to home country development upon fellowship completion
  • 4 Must hold a Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) at the time of application
  • 5 Must be 45 years old or younger at the time of application (born in or after 1981)
  • 6 Should not have past or current experience of staying in Japan except for short-term visits such as sightseeing or conferences
  • 7 Must obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying
  • 8 Must have sufficient English or Japanese language ability

How to Apply

1
Obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying
2
Prepare application documents as specified by the MIF
3
Submit application documents to the MIF via email (application@mif-japan.org)
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Application period: June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 (Japan Standard Time only)
5
The MIF Screening Committee will evaluate applications
6
Successful applicants will be announced on the MIF website in late November 2026
7
The MIF will send a grant letter to successful applicants
📅 Six months between June 2027 and March 2028

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