Upon the concept of the founder of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF), “Towards A Greater Understanding of Japan and a Lasting World Peace”, MIF has started the Research Fellowship Program in 1980.
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FIELDS OF RESEARCH STUDY
Fields of research such as natural science, engineering and medicine are considered with first priorities.
HOST INSTITUTION IN JAPAN
Applicants are free to select host institutions (universities, national research institutions or the corresponding facilities in private sector) in which to carry out their research.
However, applicants are reminded that they are obliged to obtain acceptance from such host institutions prior to submitting their applications. MIF is not in a position to give advice or recommendation to an applicant for a host institution in Japan.
Fellowship Period
Six months between April 2025 to March 2026.
Please indicate the length of your stay and its commencing and ending month in your Application Form (Form #1). (E.g., From September 2025 to February 2026.)
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Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all the following requirements are eligible to submit application documents.
Applicants must obtain an invitation (acceptance) letter from a host institution in Japan prior to application.
Applicants must hold Ph.D. (Doctoral degree).
Applicants must be at the age of 49 years old or younger at the time of application.
Applicants must have sufficient the English or Japanese languages 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 should contribute to development of their own country.