Information Session for Stanford University Scholars: JSPS Fellowships for Research in Japan

Friday, January 20, 2017
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
(Pacific)
Philippines Conference Room
Encina Hall, Third Floor, Central, C330
616 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305

JSPS Fellowships for Research in Japan: Information Session for Stanford University Scholars

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science offers fully funded fellowships to scholars with excellent records of research achievement for the purpose of conducting collaborative research, discussions, and opinion exchanges with counterparts in Japan. The fellowships are intended to help advance the research activities of the fellows while promoting science and internationalization in Japan. This information session is offered to Stanford Scholars interested in conducting collaborative research in Japan, in order to provide fellowship information and guidance. All fields of research are welcome.
 
Agenda
12:00pm Fellowship Programs
12:15pm Alumni Experience and Q&A
12:35pm Networking
 
Applicant Eligibility
Please note that not all eligibility requirements or exceptions are noted. Eligibility by program may vary. For specific questions regarding eligibility prior to the information session, please contact the JSPS San Francisco Office at fellowships@jspsusa-sf.org.
  • Holds citizenship of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan

    •  Exception:  JSPS Postdoctoral Short-term Program (hold citizenship or permanent residency of US, Canada, EU, Switzerland, Norway or Russia)

    • Exception:  JSPS Summer Program (hold citizenship or permanent residency of US, UK, France, Germany, Canada or Sweden)

AND
 
  • Holds PhD by start of fellowship AND be within six years of receiving your PhD

    • Exception:  JSPS Postdoctoral Short-term Program (hold the status above OR be enrolled in a doctoral course AND be scheduled to receive a Ph.D. within 2 years)

    • Exception:  JSPS Summer Program (hold the status above OR be enrolled in a university graduate program)

    • Exception:  Depending on the host researcher, exceptions may be made for special case

OR
  • Holds a full-time position at a research institution equivalent to professor, associate professor, or assistant professor Exception:  Short-term S Program (be a Nobel laureate or equivalent)

    • Exception:  Non-faculty researchers who are conducting research at a university or non-profit institution (case-by-case)

    • Exception:  Depending on the host researcher, exceptions may be made for special cases

For more information about JSPS or applicant eligibility prior to the information session, please contact the JSPS San Francisco Office at fellowships@jspsusa-sf.org.