Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan (FWO - JSPS)
Research
Funding organisation:
Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Vlaanderen
What?
Within the framework of the program 'Postdoctoral Fellowship Japan', the FWO and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) support postdoctoral research stays at a Japanese scientific institution, recognized by the JSPS.
The fellowship has a duration of minimum 12 and maximum 24 months and are open to humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
The grant covers:
- Travel expenses;
- Settling-in allowance of 200.000 Yen (approximately € 1.200);
- Fixed monthly allowance of 362.000 Yen (approximately € 2.200);
- Travel accident and sickness insurance coverage.
Who?
- You are a postdoctoral researcher (PhD obtained on/after April 2nd 2019) or you will obtain your postdoctoral degree before the start of JSPS fellowship.
- You have not previously received a postdoctoral JSPS fellowship.
Application?
The application consists of:- the application form (in English);
- a research plan, prepared in consultation with the Japanese researcher with whom you will be staying;
- a signed approval of acceptance of the Japanese supervisor(s);
- a letter of reference or a letter of recommendation of your supervisor or the head of the research unit ;
- a copy of your PhD diploma (if you haven't obtained your degree yet, please add a letter from your institution stating the date that you will receive the degree).
You can submit your application to the FWO by sending an e-mail to interprog@fwo.be
More information?
You can find more information, guidelines and forms on the FWO website.Please always contact research@uhasselt.be if you want to apply.
Deadline
02.04.2025
Contact Hasselt University?
E-mail annelies.stockmans@uhasselt.be
Tel. +3211268070