JSPS-US

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 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. 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

  • Announcement of the 2019 BRIDGE Fellowship
    The JSPS Washington Office has officially announced the 2019 BRIDGE Fellowship.

    The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) provides opportunities for overseas researchers who have conducted research activities under JSPS International Fellowships for Research in Japan or other JSPS programs to come back to Japan to create, sustain and/ or strengthen research collaborations with Japanese colleagues. The objective is to build strong networks among researchers in Japan and other countries through a variety of activities. These include former JSPS fellows visiting their past host institutions in Japan, or coming to Japan to plan or implement joint research projects and seminars, to offer training or lectures for young researchers, or to prepare or attend scientific conferences and research meetings.

    The 2019 BRIDGE Fellowship application deadline is February 8, 2019.

    For full BRIDGE fellowship details including how to apply, please visit the BRIDGE Fellowship Application page.
    Posted Jan 10, 2019, 8:32 AM by Dana Freiburger
  • Pre/Postdoctoral Short-Term Fellowship through the AA
    Now accepting applications!  Application deadline: January 31, 2019.

    For detailed application instructions, eligibility restrictions, and terms of awards, please see the Pre/Postdoctoral Short-Term Fellowship through the AA  page.
    Posted Dec 22, 2018, 10:30 AM by Dana Freiburger
  • JSPS US AA Seminar Program 2019 (1st application call)

    The JSPS Washington Office is pleased to announce the 1st application call for the 2019 year JSPS US Alumni Association Seminar Program. This program was established for the members of the US JSPS Alumni Association to support academic seminars organized by Association members to promote the objectives of the Association.

    We are now accepting proposals for seminars to be held between May 2019 and September 2019.

    The deadline for application materials to be received by the JSPS Washington Office is February 22, 2019.

    For the full posting including instructions for submission follow the link below:

    http://www.jspsusa-alumni.org/fellowships/seminar-program-2019

    Posted Dec 15, 2018, 10:53 AM by Dana Freiburger
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