Matsumae Research Fellowship 2026 in Japan | Fully Funded

The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is now open for applications for its 2026 Research Fellowship Program. This is a great chance for international researchers to conduct their work in Japan with full funding. The fellowship offers a monthly stipend, covers travel expenses, and includes health insurance, making it easier for scholars to work at leading Japanese institutions. Make sure to apply by June 30, 2025, and keep an eye out for the results in November 2025.

About the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Fellowship

The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) started up in 1979 with a goal to promote peace and support academic collaboration through science and cultural exchanges. This program helps talented researchers grow their skills and build good connections with Japan.

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Program Details

Eligible Research Fields

The fellowship focuses on supporting research in:

• Natural Sciences
• Engineering
• Medicine

Applicants can pick their research topics while working with their host professors in Japan.

Benefits of Fellowship

Selected fellows will get:

• A monthly stipend of JPY 220,000 for research and living expenses.
• An arrival fund of JPY 120,000 to help with settling in.
• Round-trip airfare (economy class) from your home country to Japan.
• Travel insurance that covers medical expenses and death benefits.
• A study tour in Japan focused on culture and technology to support your research.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you need to:

• Be a non-Japanese citizen.
• Have a Ph.D. when you apply.
• Be 45 or younger (born in or after 1980).
• Show you can speak English or Japanese well.
• Get approval from a host institution in Japan before you apply.
• Not have lived in Japan for a long time (short trips for conferences or tourism are okay).
• Be working in your home country and plan to return after the fellowship to help with local development.

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is June 30, 2025. Don't miss out this fantastic chance!  Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.