To all the foreign researchers out there seeking research opportunities abroad, how about conducting research at leading research institutes in Japan with all your expenses covered? Sounds amazing, right? Well, we are here with an exciting, fully funded fellowship in Japan you must consider! Applications are invited for the MIF Research Fellowship 2027. Offered by the Matusmae International Foundation (MIF), this fully funded fellowship program provides an incredible opportunity for foreign researchers to conduct research in preferred areas such as the natural sciences, engineering, medicine, and agriculture at leading research institutes in Japan. The research stay is 6 months, scheduled from June 2027 to March 2028, during which the fellows will engage in cutting-edge research in leading institutes of Japan under the supervision of renowned experts in a world-class research environment.
The fellowship is accepting applications from all nationalities – Japanese nationals are not eligible to apply. The objective of the fellowship program is to support outstanding foreign researchers in carrying out research activities in Japan and to promote research cooperation as well as international goodwill and friendship. The program will award 15 fellowships for the 2027 session. All costs related to the fellowship will be covered by the host organization, which includes a monthly allowance, round-trip airfare, insurance, a study tour, and more. The MIF fellowship application window will remain open from June 1st to June 30th, 2026. No application fee is required. Learn more about the MIF Fellowship program below.
MIF Research Fellowship 2027 in Japan Overview
- Host Country: Japan
- Open for: All Nationalities
- Hosted By: Matusmae International Foundation
- Duration: 6 Months
- No of Fellowships: 15
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Fellowship Dates: June 2027 – March 2028
- Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026
MIF Fellowship Support
The fellowship recipients will receive comprehensive support, such as:
- A monthly stipend of JPY 220,000 to cover research and living costs in Japan
- One-time arrival fund of JPY 120,000
- Round-trip economy class airfare coverage
- Overseas medical insurance
- An exclusive study tour to Hiroshima to explore the Japanese culture
Who can Apply?
Applicants interested in the MIF Japanese fellowship must meet the following criteria:
- Calling applications from all nationalities
- Japanese nationals are not eligible to apply
- Applicants must be holding a PhD degree at the time of application
- Age requirement: maximum 45 years or younger
- Applicants must obtain an acceptance letter from the host institute before applying
Research Fields
The following are the preferred research fields:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Agriculture
- Natural Science
- Or relevant fields
Fellowship Benefits
In addition to financial support, the fellowship offers the following benefits:
- Applicants can choose from any Japanese university, private lab, or national institute
- Carry out independent research in high-tech Japanese laboratories
- Exclusive study tours to Hiroshima and Kyoto
- Opportunity to experience Japanese daily life
- Become a part of the IMF global alumni network
- Expand your professional networks
Required Documents
- Application form
- Cover letter explaining why you want to apply for the MIF fellowship
- Research Plan
- CV & List of Publications
- Recommendation Letter
- Copy of PhD degree certificate
- Letter of Acceptance from the host
Things to keep in mind while submitting your application:
- Emails over 5mb size will be rejected
- Emails with file attachments other than PDF will be rejected
- Emails with files compressed from e.g., zip or rar will be rejected
- Emails with downloadable files will be rejected
How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the fellowship need to submit their application along with the required documents to the email: application@mif-japan.org
Last date for application submission is June 30th, 2026
For more details, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR MIF FELLOWSHIP JAPAN 2027
OFFICIAL FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
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