Applicants will be notified directly by the awarding agency. The application procedures, the eligibility requirements and the award provisions are different for each agency. The JSTA has a website on JSTA-associated research entities . The JSPS has a website on JSPS-associated research entities available through their JSPS Washington Liaison Office website. The field of research will be negotiated between the candidate and the host institute.
Japanese language is helpful, but English is sufficient in most cases.
Award Provisions STA fellowships are awarded from 6 to 24 months. Application Procedures Please allow at least four months from day of submission to desired start date. Applicants can use either of two methods to apply for a JSTA long-term fellowship. Click on Special instructions for information required to complete the application form. Applications of significant scientific merit will be forwarded to the JST for funding considerations.