MIF Research Fellowship 2027 in Japan – Fully Funded

Applications are now open for the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Research Fellowship Program 2027 in Japan. This is a fully funded 6-month research fellowship offered to outstanding young researchers from around the world. Selected fellows will conduct advanced research in Japan at a university or research institution of their choice. The program is open to candidates in natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and agriculture. The application deadline is 30 June 2026. There is no application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Host Country: Japan
• Fellowship Duration: 6 months
• Fellowship Period: Between June 2027 and March 2028
• Application Deadline: 30 June 2026 (Japan Standard Time)
• Application Fee: No application fee
• Host Institution: Any university or national research institution in Japan (acceptance letter required before applying)

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 to cover living expenses and research materials
• An arrival fund of JPY 120,000
• Round-trip economy class air ticket from their home country to Tokyo
• Comprehensive overseas travel insurance (medical treatment and death benefits)
• A fully organized study tour to Hiroshima to learn about Japan and world peace

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold a Ph.D. degree at the time of application
• Be 45 years old or younger (born on or after 1 January 1981)
• Be a citizen of any country other than Japan
• Have never lived in Japan before (except for very short visits like conferences or sightseeing)
• Currently hold a full-time job in your home country and plan to return after the fellowship
• Have already received acceptance from a professor/host institution in Japan
• Have good English or Japanese language skills

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How to Apply:

1. Secure a Letter of Acceptance from a Japanese host professor.
2. Prepare all required documents as separate PDF files.
3. Submit everything by email to: [email protected] before 30 June 2026.

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Required Documents:

• Completed Application Form (with recent photo)
• Reason for Application (maximum 500 words)
• Detailed Research Plan (maximum 5 pages)
• CV and List of Publications (highlight relevant paper in yellow)
• Recommendation Letter from your current employer
• Copy of Ph.D. Certificate (with English translation if needed)
• Official Letter of Acceptance from Japanese host professor

Links for all the documents can be obtained from the ogrinial Website

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