The English information here is made for reference and NOT officially provided by JSPS. Please contact administrative staff in charge of

this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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February 2019

JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (PD)

Guidelines for Applicants (FY2020)

We have revised a part of the Application Guidelines and so read it carefully for preparing an

application.

1. Purpose

It is very important to provide young excellent researchers with an opportunity to focus on a

freely chosen research topic based on their own innovative ideas at the first stage of their

research career when we foster creative researchers who shoulder the future of the academic

research in this country.

For this purpose, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (hereinafter referred to as

“JSPS”) appoints those who have excellent research capability and wish to focus on research at

universities and other research institutions from among postdoctoral researchers as “Fellow-

PD” and monthly stipends for them.

In addition, in view of the growing need to foster and secure young researchers with research

capability of world-highest level, JSPS appoints particularly excellent postdoctoral researchers

as superlative postdoctoral researchers-SPD by screening and monthly stipends for them.

Said recruitment targets for those who are engaged in research at our research institutions

including universities (See (i) – (iv) of “7. Host research institution”) after appointment.

2. Fields of Research All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences are included under this

program.

3. Division of Appointment/Number to be Appointed Fellow - PD (postdoctoral researchers, etc.) about 350 researchers Fellow – SPD (superlative

postdoctoral researchers) 18 researchers *The number to be appointed may change, depending on the budget.

4. Application qualification Application qualification is as below. It is necessary to meet this application qualification even

at the time of appointment. Furthermore, those who have previously been awarded a fellowship

(hereinafter referred to as “Experienced Fellows”) are required to meet “5. Application

qualification of Experienced Fellows.”

(1) Fellow - PD (Postdoctoral researchers, etc.)

(i) Obtaining, etc. of Doctoral Degree.

Those who fall under any of the following (a):

(a) Those who received a doctoral degree less than five years ago as of April 1,

2020 (those who have received a doctor degree after April 2, 2015 and it is

acceptable if the applicant is scheduled to receive a doctoral degree at the time of

application.)

(ii) Selection of host research institution (See “7. Host research institution”)

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this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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It is particularly important for young researchers who have just received a degree to

develop liquidity as a creative researcher while having liquidity for a certain period of

time in a completely different environment while acquiring a free thinking and a broad

perspective. The special researcher - PD is not simply a continuation of the research in

the doctoral program but rather the ability as a researcher of the researcher with a new

research environment, because it is extremely effective and vital for cultivating academic

disciplines and interdisciplinary fields.

Therefore, we will qualify to satisfy the following conditions.

(Conditions)

Fellows – PD should change their research environment in order to challenge a new

research theme which should not be merely a continuous work from the doctoral

research. In order to encourage this, the applicant must select a host institution that

is different from the university where they were enrolled in a doctoral course

(hereinafter referred to as “home institution” (Institution where they got master

degree was not recognized as home institution)) (hereinafter referred to as “transfer

of research institution”).

PhD supervisor should not elect as a host researcher.

We have a guideline for the recognition of real “transfer of research institution” at our

web site (https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/pd_sinsa.html).

“Special Measures”: If you have following unavoidable reasons, the Selection

Committee have a possibility to admit it (hereinafter referred to as “Special

Measures”). However, such applicants will not be selected as a fellow if the special

measure is not approved.

- Impossible to change the research institution due to physical disabilities, childbirth,

nursing, etc.

- Extremely difficult to execute proposed research under the condition of “transfer

of research institution”, judging from the research condition of domestic

research institutions.

Those who wish to obtain Special Measures (hereinafter referred to as “Applicant

Wishing to Obtain Special Measures”) are required to attach “Reasons to Choose

Host Research Institution (Applicant Wishing to Obtain Special Measures)”

(Exhibit form) and explain the reasons for not being able to change the host

institution relating

(iii) Nationality

Those who have Japanese nationality or foreign researchers who are granted permanent

residency to Japan.

(2) Fellow – SPD (Postdoctoral researchers)

For fellow – SPD described in appointment division, we appoint superlative researchers

from among those who passed the upper level screening test of fellow – PD for FY2020

Recruitment and meet the following requirements. 5. Application qualification of Experienced Fellows

Experienced Fellows cannot make an application again.

However, Experienced Fellow-DC1 or DC2 may apply for Fellow-PD again

(hereinafter referred to as “Reapplication”). (This includes those who apply for Fellow

DC1 or DC2 and whose qualification is changed to Fellow-PD at the time of appointment or

during the tenure) (Reapplication is not applicable to those who were appointed as Fellow- PD

or SPD in the past informally but were appointed as Fellow-DC2 because they failed to

obtain a doctoral degree, etc. and changed their qualification.)

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this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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In addition, for Fellow – RPD (return support fellowship for those who interrupted research

due to maternity leave), we do not prevent Experienced Fellow - RPD from applying to

Fellow – PD again as described in the guidelines for applicants.

In addition, for those who are appointed as FY2019 Fellow RPD informally, they cannot

apply for FY2020 appointment except for the case where they decline to take the

RPD appointment by the time of application for PD.

6. Tenure

(1) Fellows – PD: A period of three years from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023

(2) Fellows – SPD: A period of three years from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023

7. Host research institution Eligible host institutions are limited to the following institutions specified by Article 2 of the

Rule to Handle Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Notification by the Ministry of

Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, which is hereinafter referred to as

“MEXT”) (i) Universities and jointly-used institutions with universities (ii) Institutions which conduct academic research from among institutions including

facilities of MEXT

(iii) Higher professional schools

(iv) Institutions designated by MEXT

(a) You may change host research institution basically once a year due to the reasons for performing

research. (Change to the home institution is not approved.)

(b) If it is judged to be necessary to do so in performing research, you may conduct research at other

institutions (including foreign institutions) for a certain period. If a research is being planned to

be conducted at a research institution other than the host research institution from the start,

consult with the host research institution and the host researcher then inform JSPS in advance.

If, however, you conduct research at a foreign institution, the period shall be within 2/3 of

tenure for Fellow. You may not study abroad as a student.

8. Monthly Stipend Monthly stipend for FY2020 is as below. In addition, the amount of stipend may change.

(1) Fellow- PD: ¥362,000 per month

(2) Fellow – SPD: ¥446,000 per month

9. Research Expense Grant Fellows are given the qualification for applying for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research

program (for fellows) and are granted research expenses (direct expenses) within ¥1,500,000

(within ¥3,000,000 for Fellow – SPD) each year after being screened by the Grants-in-Aid for

Scientific Research Committee of JSPS. In addition, indirect costs (*) are expected to be

granted. (*) Indirect cost are necessary costs for management, etc. of the host research institution accompanied by

implementation of research plans (the amount equivalent to 30% of the direct costs) and are used by the

host research institution.

10. Application Procedure (See “Outline of Application Procedure”) [Applications are

accepted through the electronic application system only]

Application for fellows is accepted through the e-application system. (Applications by mail are

not accepted.) For more details, see “Researcher Fostering Program” from “Introduction to

Online Application” within JSPS website.

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this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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Introduction of Online Application URL http://www.-shinsei.jsps.go.jp/index.html

In making an application, be sure to read carefully “Fellow Application Guideline for FY2020”

and applicable “Operation Manual” of the e-application system.

Fellow Application Guideline URL https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/pd_sin.html

Operation manual URL http://www.shinsei.jsps.go.jp/topyousei/download-yo.html

(1) Institutions to conduct application procedure

An applicant must submit an application through the host institution where the applicant

is scheduled to work as a fellow (hereinafter referred to as “Applying Institution”).

(2) Procedures by the e-application system

An applicant must obtain an ID/Password in advance through the Applying Institution

and submit application by the e-application system.

For more specific procedures, see “Researcher Fostering Program” from “Introduction to

Online Application”(http://www.shinsei.jsps.go.jp/) within JSPS website.

(3) Materials to be submitted (Applications by mail are not accepted)

(i) Application documents (for PD)

Application documents consist of the below four items.

(a) Application Information (Language: Japanese)

The application information includes academic records, research subjects, etc. Enter

the information in the e-application system.

(b) File of Details of Application (Language: Japanese or English)

This file includes research status up to the present, future research plans, research

achievement, etc. Download the form from the JPSP homepage or the e-application

system, and prepare the application file, and upload it in the e-application system.

Application materials will be printed in black and white (gray-scale) and distributed

to reviewers. Please make sure your application to be clear when printed in black

and white.

To convert forms to PDF files and upload, please refer the following instruction:

https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/data/boshu/naiyo_torikomi.pdf ((Japanese Only)

(Points to Keep in Mind)

In response to the protection of human rights and the compliance with laws and

regulations, etc.

If the research should take procedures based on laws and regulations such as

obtaining the agreement/cooperation of the other party, considering handling

personal information and dealing with life ethics/safety measures in carrying out

research plans, what kind of actions and measures should be taken will be the

target of confirmation. For example, the target includes

survey/research/experiment which needs to be approved by the information

committee and the ethics committee, etc. outside research institution such as the

questionnaire survey connected with personal information/interview survey,

survey, etc. of cultural heritage in and out of the country, use of samples to be

provided, potentially invasive study, analysis and research of human genome,

experiment to modify genes and animal experiment.

(c) Evaluation documents: from two evaluators (Language: Japanese or English)

Please send a request to the evaluators via e-application system. The evaluators will

be given an ID/password to login to the e-application system and create the

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this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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evaluation document. The applicants may not read the contents of evaluation

documents.

Evaluation document 1: from a host researcher after appointment

Evaluation document 2: from a researcher who understands the research of the

applicant

(d) Reasons to Choose Host Research Institution (for the applicants wishing to obtain

Special Measures)

Enter the information in the e-application system. This is applicable only to those

who wish to obtain Special Measures concerning research institution working for

research after appointment

(ii) Materials to be prepared by Applying Institution

Concerning the following (a) and (b), the Applying Institution is required to prepare

them by using the e-application system.

(a) A list of the number of application for FY2020 Fellows (and Host

Acceptance Document)… 1 copy *One copy is output together with Fellow-DC, and you are required to submit one copy as a

common document.

(b) A list of application for FY2020 Fellows … 1 copy

(4) How to Submit Application Materials You are required to submit application materials to us through your Applying

Institution.

11. Term of Acceptance of the Application by JSPS

[Applicant]

Applicants must submit the application materials via the e-application system by the

deadline set by the applying institution.

*Such deadlines vary depending on the applying institutions. Please check the deadline

with your applying institution in advance.

[Administrative staff in the applying institution]

The administrative staff must approve all applications (confirm the list of applicants) in

the e-application system, and submit (electronically send) the applications to JSPS by

the below deadline.

Submission Deadline: June 3, 2018 (Mon.) 17:00 (Japan Time) *JSPS does not accept applications sent after the above deadline. Please submit the applications in advance.

Then, submit the original copy of above 10. Application Procedures (iii) (a) and (b) to

JSPS by mail.

Acceptance period: June 3 (Mon.) – June 7 (Fri.) 2019 17:00 (Japan Time)

*JSPS does not accept applications if the originals of 10. Application Procedures (iii)

(a) the host acceptance document and (b) the list of applications do not arrive at JSPS

by the above deadline even if the applications are completed in the e-application system.

Please use a delivery system that allows tracking as JSPS does not check each

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this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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institution’s delivery status even when inquired.

Address of Office to Submit Application Form

Person in charge of Recruitment of Fellows, Researcher Fostering

Section, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS),

Kojimachi Business Center, 5-3-1, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083

12. Selection Process and Notification (1) Selectio

n

Selection is made by the Selection Committee of Fellows, etc. of JSPS by way of first

selection (selection by documents) and second selection (selection by interview).

Depending on the results of selection by documents, however, some researchers may be

appointed informally out of the successful applicants of first selection (selection by

documents) without taking second selection (selection by interview).

(i) Second selection (selection by interview) will be made at the end of November 2018 or

at the beginning of December 2018 for those who are required of selection by interview

out of successful applicants of first selection (selection by documents).

(ii) For superlative applicants out of successful applicants of first selection (selection by

documents) of Fellows – PD who are informally appointed without taking second

selection (selection by interview), selection by interview will be made at the end of

November 2018 or at the beginning of December 2018 as candidates for Fellows – SPD.

The document review will be conducted by six members by the screening area. Main

screening policies are as below. (For details of screening, see the items of “Selection

Process” on our “Fellow” website.

Fellow website URL http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/index.html

The main Screening Policies are as following;

(Screening Policies)

Fellows – PD

(i) The applicant is fully expected to be an excellent researcher to shoulder the future

of academic fields;

(ii) The research plans of the applicant are specific and excellent;

(iii) The applicant's capability to carry out research plans and the preparedness of

said research is indicated;

(iv) Additional to the excellent research achievement, the applicant has enough research

plans for us to expect developing research at the doctoral course and challenging new

research projects by changing research environments instead of simple continuance of

research at the doctorate course; and (v) Except for unavoidable reasons, JSPS will not appoint an applicant who chooses the

research institution to which said applicant belongs at the time of doctoral course of graduate school (home institution) as a host research institution. Transfer within a same institution but different locations are not recognized as change institution.

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Fellows – SPD

(i) That the applicant has a world-highest level of research capability and excellent research

achievement, and is fully expected to become an excellent researcher to shoulder the

academic fields in the future; and That the research plans of the applicant are specific

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and excellent.

(2) Notification of Selection Results

(i) The results of first selection (selection by documents) will be notified around the middle

of October 2018 through the e-application system.

For unsuccessful applicants of first selection (selection by documents), evaluation by

evaluation item by the Selection Committee of Fellows, screening of documents/

interviews and the approximate ranking in said fields will be notified.

(ii) The results (informal appointment/substitute/disqualification) of second selection

(selection by interview) will be notified by the beginning of January 2019 through the e-

application system. (iii) In notifying the results of each selection, the same will be notified by the website of

“Fellow” to that effect. Fellow website URL http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/index.html *Individual requests for selection results are not accepted.

13. Materials for Application and Selection

(i) For materials for application, use the forms designated by JSPS. Any change in the forms,

addition of other papers than the forms designated by JSPS and other attachments than

those designated by JSPS are not accepted.

(ii) After submission of materials for application, any change in described matters or

supplementation is not accepted. In addition, if the final online information of the

application form registered to JSPS through the e-application system and the application

form submitted by an Applying Institution are different in the content of the form, said

application shall be null and void.

(iii) Application shall be one case per person. In addition, if more than two cases are applied,

all the applications shall be null and void. (iv) Submitted materials for application shall not be returned.

(v) JSPS shall not bear travel expenses for second selection (selection by interview).

(vi) If serious false descriptions are found in the materials for application, JSPS may revoke

appointment even after appointment.

(vii) Selection results are effective only for FY2020 appointment.

14. Obligations, etc. of Fellows, Host Researcher and Host Research Institution (1) Except for the case where fellows are treated as interruption of appointment due to

maternity leave or illness, fellows must devote full time to their research based on the

research plan described in the application form. In addition, as a rule, fellows cannot

change their research subject and research plans. Furthermore, if it is judged that fellows

do not devote full time to their research or there is a big problem about the progress

status of their research, the appointment of fellows may be revoked from time to time.

(2) Fellows, as a rule, must not have any other position than fellows.

(3) If fellows are engaged in full-time job or a job equivalent to full-time job, such fellows

shall lose the qualification of fellows.

(4) Fellows, as a rule, cannot study abroad at university/graduate school as a student. If they

enter university/graduate school, etc. in and outside the country as a student, they

will lose the qualification of fellows.

(5) Fellows must submit research reports as soon as the fiscal year ends or their term of

appointment ends (excluding the case where the term when fellows are treated as interruption of research due to maternity leave or illness extends one full year).

(6) For those who are appointed as Fellows – SPD, in addition to the duty of the above (5),

evaluation concerning the progress status, etc. of research is made when the FY ends

each year and the term of appointment ends and so said fellows must submit necessary

materials. In addition, if JSPS judges that it is necessary to do so, JSPS may request said

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this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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fellows to make verbal presentation/status report, etc. Furthermore, for those who are

appointed as Fellows- PD, evaluation may be made from time to time.

(7) If fellows violate the above obligations, etc., or they do an improper act as fellows such

as dishonest acts in research, improper use, etc. of research expenses, JSPS may suspend

payment of stipend and request them to return paid stipend or revoke the

appointment as fellows. In addition, JSPS requests the fellows to submit a written

pledge at the time of appointment. The details are specified by “JSPS Fellows’ Matters

to be Complied with and Guidance for Various Procedures” to be distributed at the time

of procedures for appointment.

(8) Host researchers and host institutions shall submit an acceptance letter at the time of

procedures for appointment to show that they agree that they are responsible for accepting

fellows and have them comply with the matters specified by “JSPS Fellows‘ Matters to

be Complied with and Guidance for Various Procedures.”

(9) JSPS suggests host researchers and host institutions to improve working conditions so

that fellows- PD and SPD may use facilities/equipment/literature/sample

materials/communication environment (information system, mail account), etc. of said

institutions necessary to carry out research by granting necessary authority and formal

position to them based on the regulations, etc. within the institutions.

(10) We suggest host researchers and host institutions to conduct necessary guidance based

on the regulations, etc. within the institutions concerning safety and health

management related to fellows. In addition, we suggest them to consider acceptance

of health check for fellows when they carry out health check within the institutions.

(11) If fellows-PD and SPD wish to apply for a part of research subject of grants-in-aids for

scientific research(hereinafter referred to as “Kakenhi”) which they can apply in addition

to fellows stipend, host institutions shall grant “Qualification to Apply for Kakenhi” to

them.

15. Encouragement of Overseas Research Activities It is very important for researchers to have overseas research experience in carrying out world-

level research and so it is hoped that we promote overseas research activities of young

researchers actively judging from the viewpoint of fostering excellent researchers.

Under the circumstances, we encourage those who are appointed as fellows – SPD or fellows-

PD to conduct overseas research activities (including field work, material/literature collection,

presentation at academic conferences, etc.) at overseas research institutions actively during

the term when they are appointed. But the period of overseas activities are limited to less than

2/3 for their fellowship period.

*Fellows may not study abroad as a student.

16. Enrolling in and Completing the Educational Program for Research Integrity

The applicant must complete at least one of the following educational programs for research integrity before the submission of acceptance of adoption such as e-Learning Course on

Research Ethics［eL CoRE］, Read the book “For the Sound Development of Science -The

Attitude of a Conscientious Scientist-” published by JSPS, CITI Japan e-leaning program on research integrity and an equivalent research integrity program provided by your institution

based on the MEXT guideline “Measures to Prevent Fraud in Research Activities and

Subsequent Measures - For the Healthy Improvement of Science -” (August 26, 2013).

17. Various Procedures after Informal Appointment (1) Procedures after informal appointment

For various procedures after informal appointment, if a successful applicant fails to submit

necessary materials including a doctoral degree certificate by the submission deadline,

said applicant is not formally appointed because the qualification for appointment

cannot be confirmed, etc.

The English information here is made for reference and NOT officially provided by JSPS. Please contact administrative staff in charge of

this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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(Doctoral Degree Certificate)

Even if the successful applicant obtains the doctoral degree after April 2, 2019, if

said applicant submits a document certified by the university which grants the

doctoral degree to the effect that a doctoral degree is decided to be granted to said

applicant by April 1, 2019, the submission date of a doctoral degree certificate shall

be extended to the date of a doctoral degree certificate being granted.

(Permanent residence permit certificate)

For foreigners only (refer to "4. Application Eligibility (3)) , please submit a copy

of certificate of the permanent residency (such as a copy of the residence card etc)

to indicate that the date of certificate is prior to the application.

(2) Other fellowship/stipend, etc.

(i) During the term when being appointed by JSPS, fellows cannot receive

fellowship/stipend of the same kind from other organizations than JSPS.

(ii) If it is confirmed that fellows have received money of the same kind from other

organizations during the term when being appointed by JSPS, JSPS may revoke

appointment of fellows and request them to return stipend which were already paid from

time to time.

(3) Taxation of Stipend

Stipend to be paid to fellows is subject to taxation as employment income.

(4) Receipt of other research expenses

Due to change in handling of Kakenhi, fellows – PD and – SPD can apply for a part of other research subjects in addition to fellow’s stipend during the term when being appointed. In addition, it is possible for fellows to receive research expenses to be granted by other organizations than JSPS or to receive a distribution of research expenses from other fellows who receive aids.

In order to receive said research expenses, fellows need to meet the designated

requirements specified by “JSPS Fellows’ Matters to be Complied with and Guidance for

Various Procedures.” For necessary procedures and details, see “JSPS Fellow’ Matters to

be Complied with and Guidance for Various Procedures” and “Guidance for Application

of Kakenhi” within the website of JSPS.

Guidance usually revised every year, it will be different from what are adopted. Fellow

website URL https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/index.html

Kakenhi website URL https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-grantsinaid/index.html

(5) Remuneration

Remuneration can not be received during the fellow period except for some special cases

approved by the JSPS based on the purpose of the fellowship program. Please see detail

in guidance.

(6) Related Information

Application status of the past several years and application forms, etc. are open for public

by JSPS “Fellow” website.

Fellow website URL http://www.jsps.go.jp/index.html

The English information here is made for reference and NOT officially provided by JSPS. Please contact administrative staff in charge of

this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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18. Handling of Personal Information Personal information contained in application materials shall be strictly controlled under

“the Act on the Protection of Personal Information Held by Independent Administrative

Agencies, etc.” and “the Rules for Safeguarding of Personal Information” of JSPS and be

used only for the purpose of performing work of JSPS (including provision of personal

information to entrust electronic processing and management of data to outside private

companies, etc.). After the appointment, JSPS may provide Fellow’s overseas travel

information to JSPS overseas offices for the purpose of Fellow’s smooth research conduct.

In addition, if an applicant is appointed as a fellow, the name, screening area, title of proposed

project, institution working for research, job/name of a host researcher and research report of

said fellow shall be announced.

19. Duty of Cooperation with Survey after Completion of Appointment In order to promote academic fields and to make more perfect fellowship of Japan, JSPS makes

a site research including employment for experienced fellows at the time of completion of

appointment and for about ten years after such completion. We suggest you to keep in mind that

cooperation with said research is a condition for appointment of fellows.

In addition, we may contact you even after the completion of appointment when we discuss

said research and fellowship and so we suggest you to let us know promptly any change in your

address/company name/e-mail address, etc.

20. Contact concerning said Recruitment Person in charge of recruitment of fellows, Researcher Fostering Section,

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Telephone: (03)3263-5070 (direct line) Reception hours: Monday – Friday (excluding national holidays)

09:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

Email: yousei2@jsps.go.jp

Fellow website: https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/index.html

Q&A on application: https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/pd_qa.html

For Guidance for Preparing an Application Form, application form (file on the content of

application), etc., we suggest you to download them from “Guidelines for Applicants

(PD/DC2/DC1)” of “Application Procedure” within the website of our “Fellows.”

For e-application system, please contact below: E-

Application System Call Center Telephone:

(0120)556-739

Reception hours: Monday – Friday (excluding national holidays) 09:30-17:30

JSPS is also recruiting fellows for foreign researchers and fellows – RPD (return support

fellowship for those who interrupt research due to maternity leave) and RRA for FY2020.

You may apply for fellows for foreign researchers/fellows-RPD/foreign researchers-RRA/

fellows-PD concurrently. Be careful because the application reception term of each

programs is early May and is different from these guidelines for applicants. For more

details, see the guidelines for applicants of each program or the website of JSPS.

The English information here is made for reference and NOT officially provided by JSPS. Please contact administrative staff in charge of

this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

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Reference

(Outline of Application Procedure)

(1) Person in charge of the applying institution sends an application to use the e-

application system of JSPS (for Researcher Fostering Program) to JSPS by mail.

(The applying institution which has already obtained ID/Password for Researcher

Fostering Program does not need to obtain them again because they can continue to use

them.)

(2) JSPS issues ID/Password and sends them to the person in charge of the applying

institution by e-mail and mail.

(3) Applicant requests the person in charge of the applying institution to issue ID/Password

for the applicant.

(4) The person in charge of the applying institution accesses the e-application system by

ID/Password for the applying institution and obtains ID/Password for the applicant.

(5) Applicant receives ID/Password for the applicant from the person in charge of the

applying institution (*).

(6) Applicant downloads “File on the content of application” from “Forms of application

form, etc.” of “Guidelines for Applicants (PD/DC2/DC1)” of “Application procedure”

of JSPS “Fellow” website (https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/index.html). (ID/Password is not

required.)

(7) Applicant accesses the e-application system by ID/Password which said applicant

received and inputs necessary data to the application information (items to be input on

the website)

(8) Applicant confirms if there is any discrepancy in the application information which said

applicant input (items to be input on the website) and, if there is not any discrepancy, said

applicant clicks the “finish” button and sends the application information (items to be

input on the website) to the person in charge of the applying institution (*).

(9) The person in charge of the applying institution confirms if there is any discrepancy

in the content, etc. of the application information. If there is not any discrepancy, the

person in charge of the applying institution approves the application information (decision

of “Application List”) and submits (sends) the application information to JSPS.

(10) The person in charge of the applying institution prints out the application lists and

submit the original copy to JSPS by mail.

Concerning a part of the work of the person in charge of the applying institution marked (*),

the person in charge of the department of applying institutions may be different, depending on

applying institutions.

The English information here is made for reference and NOT officially provided by JSPS. Please contact administrative staff in charge of

this program if you have any questions regarding the contents of the program.

PD 12

(Application Procedure)