JREX FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM(Invitation to Young Russian Researchers)
Program Announcement
For the year 2023
1.

PURPOSEThe program is aimed at providing promising young Russian scholars, researchers,
doctoral candidates and other specialists with opportunities to conduct research inJapan, thereby contributing to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between
Japan and the Russian Federation.
2.

NUMBER OF PERSONS AWARDED FELLOWSHIP

A small number of persons.
3.

FIELD OF RESEARCH

No restriction on the field of research (Japanese studies and Japan-Russia relations arepreferred) as long as it is not problematic in relation to Japan’s sanctions against Russia.
In addition, research should not aim at practical skills training.
4.

COUNTRY WHERE THE RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED
Japan

5.

DURATION AND COMMENCEMENT OF FELLOWSHIPS

Fellowships are awarded for a period of 3 months up to 1 year (no extension is allowed)
with a starting date between June 2023 and December 2023.
6.

COVERAGE OF FELLOWSHIP(1)

Domestic transportation expenses within Japan (between the arrival airport/port and the nearest airport/main railway station to his/her destination/economy class)(2)

A monthly stipend of 250,000-300,000 Japanese yen*The amount includes tuition fee, housing allowance and other expenses. The
awarded amount will be determined depending on the out-of-pocket tuition
fees etc.
*International air ticket and the overseas travelers' personal accident
insurance (obliged) are purchased by the successful candidates.

(3)

A supplementary grant for the research up to 100,000 Japanese yen throughthe period of the fellowship
7.

ELIGIBILITY

Each candidate for the fellowship must:(1)

hold Russian citizenship and permanent residence in Russian Federation or inJapan;(2)

be engaged at the post-graduate (or higher) course level, be aged 40 and under,in principle;(3)

secure the necessary affiliation arrangements with the host institution by thetime of application (by letter or email);(4)

have sufficient proficiency in either Japanese or English to conduct research in
the host institution;(5)

have the will to continue to engage in the research or education in the field of
research after the end of the fellowship period;(6)

not be receiving other grant-in-aid or scholarships etc. for study and researchin Japan and will not be receiving any other grants at the same time;(7)

have physically and mentally sound health;(8)

be able to have an online interview or interview in Tokyo; and(9)be not eligible, in case he/she has previously been awarded a fellowship under
the JREX Fellowships for Research in Japan.

8.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE(1) Applicants must submit the following documents to the Embassy or a
Consulate-General of Japan in the Russian Federation that has jurisdiction
over your place of residence (applicants who stay in Japan can submit them
directly to JREX)a) Application form (attached format) with your research plansb) Letters of reference from Russian supervisors (including the evaluation ofJapanese and English proficiency)c) Letters of reference from Japanese supervisors (including the evaluation ofJapanese and English proficiency)d) Acceptance Letter from the host institution in Japan (Email letter is alsoapplicable)e) Academic documents preferably in either English or Japanese (1 copy ofmonograph or thesis written recently and the list of other works, if any. If anyworks are written in Russian, their summaries in English or Japanese must

be attached to them)f) Certificate of registration or diploma of the post-graduate courseg) Copy of Russian national passport*Please use the same reference form for (b) and (c).
(2) Application Deadline: Monday, February 20, 2023 (by noon) to be arrived at theEmbassy or a Consulate-General of Japan in the Russian Federation (or JREX
if an applicant lives in Japan).
https://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/over/multi.html.
(3) Notification of Result: by the end of April, 2023
9.

SCREENING(1) At the first stage: screening based on application documents. The result will be
notified through the Embassy or a Consulate-General of Japan in the RussianFederation or JREX.
(2) At the second stage: interview online (applicants who stay in Japan will beinterviewed in Tokyo or online). The date and time of the interview will be
notified together with the result of the screening(3) The reason for the result will not be disclosed.

10.

INVITATION PROCEDURE (after the final selection)(1) Selected candidates must submit the following documents to JREX:① a written oath (sent with the result of the final selection stage)② other documents (details will be notified to the selected candidates)(2) According to the instruction which will be sent together with the result of the
final selection, selected candidates are responsible for all necessary procedures
concerning

visa

applications,arrangements

of

their

researchplans,

accommodation in Japan, etc., through contact with his/her host institutions.
11. OTHERS(1) The fellowship may be canceled if any of the following has occurred.
① forfeiture of eligibility for the fellowship② any false statement in the application forms and other submitted documents③ any violation of the written oath
④ any behavior deemed unsuitable for an individual holding a fellowship⑤ difficulty in accomplishing the proposed purpose⑥ difficulty in continuing research due to other reasons

(2) Fellows must submit a monthly report to JREX during the whole period of stayin Japan. Also they are to submit a research report to JREX within 3 months,
after the end of the fellowship period(3)

JREX may make public on its web site or by other means the following
information: the fellows’ name, affiliations, the host institution, research
themes, activities during and after the fellowship period, scientific papers
written with the support of the fellowship program, photos, etc.

(4) Depending on the unavoidable circumstances, the start of fellowship may bedelayed, but if the start of fellowship is after 2024, the fellowship will becanceled in principle.(unavoidable circumstances are defined as events whoseeffects could not reasonably be prevented or controlled by JREX or Ministry ofForeign Affairs (including Embassy and Consulate generals of Japan) but notlimited to acts of God, acts of government (including local government,
hereafter referred to as government), acts of government authorities (includinglimitations on travel or immigration enacted by the Japanese government or
Russian government due to the event of infectious disease), compliance withlaw, regulations or orders, fire, flooding and torrential rain, earthquakes, actsof war (regardless of a declaration of war), revolt, revolution or rebellion, strike,or lockout.)*This English translation is for reference purpose only. If there is any discrepancy
between English and Japanese texts, the latter shall prevail.

«Contact in Japan»
Japan-Russia Youth Exchange Center (JREX)
Okubo (Ms.): okubo@jrex.or.jp
Asano (Mr.): asano@jrex.or.jp
Address:
Nishi Shinbashi Excel Annex 7F, 1-chome, 17-14, Nishi
Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0003
Tel: +81-3-3509-6001, Fax: +81-3-3509-6008
https://www.jrex.or.jp/