JSPS - US and Canada

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science is an independent administrative institution, established by way of a national law (Japan) for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science in all fields of the natural and social sciences and the humanities by disbursing research grants, fostering the next generation of scientists, promoting international scientific collaboration, and advancing university reform.  The JSPS Washington office website is available at http://jspsusa.org/


The Alumni Association

Welcome to the US and Canada JSPS Alumni Association! Founded in 2004, by 30 JSPS fellows, our association is now made up of hundreds of current and past JSPS fellows based in the USA and Canada. These alumni produce a newsletter, take part in collaborative research, and hold scientific meetings and symposia, often in partnership with JSPS. To become a member, please click here.

Recent Announcements

  • Pre/Postdoctoral Short-Term Fellowship through the US-Canada JSPS Alumni Association
    Now accepting applications!  Application deadline is March 19, 2021.

    For detailed application instructions, eligibility restrictions, and terms of awards, please see the Pre/Postdoctoral Short-Term Fellowship through the AA  page.
    Posted Mar 13, 2021, 7:36 AM by Dana Freiburger
  • Updated bylaws in effect
    Updated bylaws for the US and Canada JSPS Alumni Association have been posted on the association's web site. The name of the Alumni Association was changed because many Canadian researchers already joined the Alumni Association and we would like to clearly show that we are accepting members from Canada. These updated bylaws are available on the Bylaws page.

    In addition, the updated Bylaws explain how members of the Alumni Association can make a group called a “Chapter” which can hold events for the purpose of promoting activities of the Alumni Association. For full Chapter details, including on how to apply, please visit the Chapter page.

    Posted Aug 18, 2020, 7:01 PM by Dana Freiburger
  • BRIDGE Fellowship 'contribution' examples
    As part of the selection process for the annual BRIDGE Fellowship, one of the screening criteria is that “The applicant is actively involved in alumni activities.” A new web page has been created that lists a number of BRIDGE Fellowship 'contribution' examples to help AA members with this aspect of the fellowship application process.
    Posted Aug 18, 2020, 6:41 PM by Dana Freiburger
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