JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program FY2026
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
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About This Scholarship
The JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program FY2026 offers one-year research opportunities for scientists from developing countries to conduct advanced agricultural research under the supervision of JIRCAS researchers at facilities in Tsukuba, Japan, or at a JIRCAS project site in Thailand. The fellowship supports research collaboration on specialised themes including crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, microbial technologies, and climate resilience, with the goal of accelerating scientific collaboration and strengthening research capacity.
What This Scholarship Covers
- International airfare
- Accommodation assistance
- Daily allowances
- Health insurance
- Research support and supervision
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a researcher from a developing country
- 2 Must be actively engaged in agricultural science and related fields
- 3 Must be working within a university or research institution
- 4 Must be nominated by their home institution