Introduction: Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026, The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is seeking applications from researchers interested in conducting research in preferred fields such as natural science, engineering, medicine, and related areas. Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully review the details and submit their applications before the specified deadline.
Last Date of Application: From June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025 (Japan Standard Time).
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
Applicants of non-Japanese nationality who meet all the following requirements are eligible to submit application documents.
- Applicants who empathize with the core values of the MIF.
- Applicants must obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before application.
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctoral Degree) at the time of application.
- Applicants must be at the age of 45 years old or younger at the time of application. (The birth year must be in or after 1980.)
- Applicants must have sufficient English or Japanese language ability.
- Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan. (other than short-term stays such as for sightseeing or conferences)
- Applicants must have an occupation in their home countries, return there upon completing their fellowship tenure, and contribute to the development of their own country.
RESEARCH FIELDS (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
Preferable research fields are natural science, engineering, medicine, etc.
FELLOWSHIP PERIOD (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
As a rule, six months between June 2026 to March 2027.
Please indicate the commencing and ending month in your Application Form (#1).
(E.g., From September 2026 to February 2027.)
NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
Around 15
HOST INSTITUTION IN JAPAN (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
- Applicants are free to choose a host institution in Japan (universities, national research institutions, or equivalent
- facilities in the private sector) to carry out their research.
- Please be sure to obtain acceptance from the host institution before applying. The MIF is not in a position to give
- advice or recommendations to applicants regarding host institutions in Japan.
FELLOWSHIP DETAILS (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
Monthly Allowance: A monthly allowance of JPY 220,000 is provided to cover expenses for research activities (including materials) and living expenses in Japan.
Arrival Fund: JPY 120,000 is provided to cover part of the initial living costs in Japan.
Round-trip Air Transportation: Round-trip economy class airfare is provided between the nearest international airport from a grantee’s domicile and Tokyo, Japan.
Insurance: Overseas travel insurance with medical treatment and death benefits is provided.
Study Tour:The MIF invites fellowship recipients to participate in a study tour during their fellowship to deepen their knowledge of Japan.
NOTICES CONCERNING FELLOWSHIP CONDITIONS (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
- The fellowship will be granted only within the period specified in the grant letter, which cannot be extended or shortened.
- Only the individual specified in the grant letter is eligible for the grant. The MIF will not be involved in any way concerning the immigration procedures, airline tickets, or accommodation expenses for the family, companions, etc., of the selected applicant.
How to apply? (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
Applicants must submit their application documents to the MIF via e-mail.
- Email: application@mif-japan.org
- Application Period: June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Applications will not be accepted for any reason before or after the application period.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS (Application Invited for MIF Research Fellowship Program 2026)
The following documents must be submitted as PDFs to the MIF via e-mail. Please do not combine all documents into one PDF.
- All documents must be typed in English.
- Neither inadequate documents will be accepted nor subject to screening.
- The following will be automatically rejected without notice.
- Emails over 5 MB in size.
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