CJS-JSPS Pre/Post-doctoral Fellowship Award
The CJS-JSPS Fellowship Award provides opportunities for pre- and postdoctoral researchers from UC Berkeley to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in Japanese universities and other research institutions under the guidance of a host researcher. The Fellowship is for a term of 1-12 months and must begin between October 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026. It is open to all fields of the humanities, social sciences, and the natural sciences. Students who anticipate completing their doctoral degree within 2 years, as well as post-doctoral fellows who completed their doctoral degrees within 6 years of the date the fellowship goes into effect, are eligible.
Applications should be sent to CJS at CJS@Berkeley.edu no later than April 30, 2025.
- Application Guidelines
- Application Instructions
- Application Form
- Sample Letter of Invitation/Acceptance from Host Researcher
| Number | One (1) |
| Duration of Stay | One (1) to twelve (12) months |
| Starting Date | Fellows must start their Fellowship in Japan during the period of 1 October 2025 - 31 March 2026 |
| Coverage of Award |
A round-trip ticket Monthly maintenance allowance:
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| Application Deadline to CJS | April 30, 2025 |
| Field of Research | All fields of the humanities, social science, and natural sciences are included under this program |
| Inquiries | CJS-JSPS Fellowship Award Committee |