Japan

In Japan, the program is administered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).  The Graduate University of Advanced Studies (Soken-dai in Japanese) coordinates the orientation and Japanese language courses, and helps participants move to host institutions. 

See How to Locate Potential Host Institutions for more information on how to locate a host institution/researcher in Japan.

List of Potential Host Institutions

Please click on the following link to view and select from a comprehensive list of potential host institutions in Japan. If you have identified an institution in Japan and that institution is not listed here, please contact us to determine the possibility of receiving support. Institutions not listed here will be considered on a case-by-case basis. LIST OF POTENTIAL HOST INSTITUTIONS.

Note: Applicants to Japan should seek formal acceptance from a senior-level representative at the host institution (e.g., Professor, Director), even if the applicant's mentor will be a junior-level (e.g., Assistant Professor) researcher at theat institution.

Last Updated: January 06, 2009 10:53 AM

2009 Japan Handbook