The fellowship provides opportunities for researchers from around the world to conduct research in Japan.

Funding Organization: Matsumae International Foundation

Research Scope: Any fields of research are welcome, with priorities given to areas such as natural science, engineering, and medicine.

Eligibility: Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all the following requirements are eligible to submit application documents.

• Applicants who empathize with the core values of the MIF.
• Applicants must obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before application.
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctoral Degree) at the time of application.
• Applicants must be at the age of 45 years old or younger at the time of application. (The birth year must be in or after 1980.)
• Applicants must have sufficient English or Japanese language ability.
• Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (other than short-term stays such as for sightseeing or conferences)
• Applicants must have an occupation in their home countries, return there upon completing their fellowship tenure, and contribute to the development of their own country.

Maximum Award:

• A monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 is provided to cover expenses for research activities (including materials) and living expenses in Japan.
• JPY 120,000 is provided to cover part of the initial living costs in Japan.
• Round-trip economy class airfare is provided between the nearest international airport from a grantee’s domicile and Tokyo, Japan.
• Overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits is provided.
• The MIF invites fellowship recipients to participate in a study tour during their fellowship to deepen their knowledge of Japan.

Application Process: Applicants must submit their application documents to the MIF via e-mail at application@mif-japan.org

Application Period: 1-31 June  2025

Further information: https://www.mif-japan.org/en/fellowship/announcement/