Overview
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science is funding research placements for humanities and social sciences researchers through the British Academy nomination route. The 2027 scheme supports sustained collaboration with a host researcher in Japan. This particular application route has residency and institutional requirements; it is not an unrestricted worldwide call.
Benefits
- A monthly maintenance stipend of ¥362,000 and a settling-in allowance of ¥200,000 are listed.
- Support includes a return air ticket. The JSPS London announcement also lists overseas travel insurance.
- Placements last between 12 and 24 months. The Japanese host can separately apply for a research grant to support collaborative project expenses; this is not automatically an unrestricted payment to the fellow.
Eligibility
- The British Academy requires applicants to be ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man or Channel Islands. JSPS London describes the route as for UK residents based at a UK university or research institution. Applicants should check the scheme notes for their exact circumstances.
- The doctorate must be held by the start of the fellowship and fall within the scheme’s recent-doctorate rules. The JSPS announcement identifies 2 April 2021 as the relevant earliest PhD date for this call.
- A research plan must already have been agreed with an eligible Japanese host. Humanities and social sciences fields are eligible.
How to apply
- Read the British Academy scheme page and current guidance before using the application system.
- Agree the proposed research and hosting arrangements in advance. Build the application around a feasible collaborative project, not simply a wish to visit an institution.
- Submit through British Academy Flexi-Grant and allow time for the reference or Head of Department statement and current UK institution approval. These share the deadline.
Visit the official application page
Documents and preparation
- Complete the application components required in Flexi-Grant and the current scheme guidance.
- Prepare the agreed research plan, host information and evidence of the doctorate or expected completion as requested. Arrange the required reference/Head of Department statement and institutional approval early.
Deadline
The deadline is 2 December 2026 at 17:00 GMT, equivalent to 19:00 in Harare. The JSPS announcement expects fellowships to begin between 1 April and 30 November 2027.
Application summary and practical guidance
An applicant can have a strong research record and still be ineligible through this particular nominating route. Resolve residency, PhD timing and host eligibility before investing in the full proposal. Institution approval also takes time, so plan backwards from the external deadline rather than treating the final upload as the only step.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ¥362,000 figure a monthly amount?
Yes. It is the listed monthly maintenance stipend.
Can applicants anywhere use this British Academy route?
No. This route has UK-related residency and institutional conditions.
Can the fellowship be split into separate visits?
The JSPS call states that its duration cannot be divided into multiple stays.
Conclusion
Use the official programme page as the final authority before submitting. Check that your circumstances match the stated requirements, retain copies of your documents and submission confirmation, and do not treat eligibility as a guarantee of selection.
Keywords: JSPS fellowships 2027, JSPS, British Academy, postdoctoral fellowships, humanities, social sciences
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