Purpose
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) provides opportunities for overseas researchers who have conducted research activities under JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan or other JSPS programs to come back to Japan to create, sustain and/or strengthen research collaborations with Japanese colleagues. The objective is to build strong networks among researchers in Japan and other countries through a variety of activities. These include former JSPS fellows visiting their past host institutions in Japan, or coming to Japan to plan or implement joint research projects and seminars, to offer training or lectures for young researchers, or to prepare or attend scientific conferences and research meetings.
Researchers invited to Japan under this fellowship program are called “BRIDGE Fellows.” Based on applications by individual researchers, candidates are recommended to JSPS’s Headquarters by the US and Canada JSPS Alumni Association.
Applicable Fields
All fields of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are included in this fellowship program.
Visit Period
A period of from 14 to 30 consecutive days
Terms of Award
- A round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations)
- Daily maintenance allowance of ¥13,000
- Research support allowance of up to JPY 100,000
- Overseas travel insurance coverage
The above is subject to change. See the application guidelines for the latest information.
Latest Call
For the latest call for application, please visit the “JSPS BRIDGE Fellowship Application Procedure” page below.
JSPS Bridge Fellowship Application Procedure