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Japan
Four schemes are available for visits to Japan, funded jointly or wholly by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
British Academy/JSPS Joint Projects
The British Academy and the JSPS operate an Agreement to support joint projects in the humanities and social sciences (prior to 2004 the Agreement supported individual research visits). British scholars should apply to the Academy; Japanese scholars should apply simultaneously to the JSPS.
Level of award: up to £5,000 per annum from the British Academy, with an equivalent sum available from the JSPS for the Japanese partner.
Period of award: up to two years.
Closing dates: For closing dates for this scheme please click here. Applicants should allow at least six months from the closing date for applications to the proposed start of their visit. (**Note: the JSPS closing date is 9 September 2009**)
Further information: view Notes for Applicants
Method of application: Applications must be submitted via e-GAP2, the Academy's electronic grant application system.
Past awards: JSPS: Past Awards
Contact the International Relations Department for further information.
JSPS Short Term Award Programme
This Programme provides the opportunity for special short-term visits for young pre- and post-doctoral researchers for cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The scheme is administered by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science London Office (JSPS LLO), and information may be sought from either the JSPS LLO or the International Relations Department at the British Academy.
Level of award: Travel and maintenance expenses
Period of award: 1 to 12 months
Closing date: Please refer to JSPS LLO's website for further details
Method of application: The British partner should apply on the JSPS Short Term Award Programme form, available from the JSPS LLO.
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
In its capacity as foreign nominating authority, the British Academy is entitled to nominate up to three candidates for JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships each year. They are available to British scholars who have received a doctoral degree within the past six years and whose research is in the humanities and social sciences. Further details can be found on the JSPS website.
Level of award: Travel and maintenance expenses.
Period of award: Twelve to twenty-four months.
Closing dates: 15 January, 15 April, 30 September
Further information/application form: Applications should apply on the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship form, available on the 'Notes for Applicants' page.
JSPS Invitation Fellowship Programme
This is a channel for senior scholars to make visits to Japan. Applications should be made directly to the JSPS by the Japanese hosts. For more information, see the JSPS website.