Japan · Japan (host institution of your choice)
About this opportunity
MIF funds early- and mid-career researchers from outside Japan who hold a PhD, have a full-time job at home and have not lived in Japan before (short visits excepted). Natural sciences, engineering, medicine and agriculture are preferred. You must secure acceptance from a Japanese host institution before applying.
For the 2027 programme the application window was 1–30 June 2026 (JST), with results in late November 2026 and stays between June 2027 and March 2028. Expect the 2028 call in June 2027.
Who can apply
Non-Japanese nationals, 45 or younger, holding a PhD, employed full-time at home, no previous long stay in Japan, with a host acceptance letter.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- Postdoc / early career
What the funding covers
¥220,000 per month
¥220,000 per month, ¥120,000 one-time arrival allowance, round-trip economy airfare and overseas travel insurance.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Covered
- Accommodation Not separately covered
- Health insurance Covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV with full publication list
- Research proposal or research statement
- PhD certificate (or proof of expected completion)
- Reference letters or referee contacts
- Letter of support from the host / supervisor (for most fellowships)
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Arrange a host researcher at a Japanese university or institute.
- Apply online on the MIF site during the June window.
- State your intended start and end months.
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Program dates
- Duration
- 6 months
Quick answers
Who can apply for Matsumae International Foundation?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Postdoc / early career. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is Matsumae International Foundation fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend, Travel grant. Amount: ¥220,000 per month. Covers: stipend or salary, travel, health insurance. Not separately covered: accommodation.
What is the deadline for Matsumae International Foundation?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does Matsumae International Foundation require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for Matsumae International Foundation?
Arrange a host researcher at a Japanese university or institute. Apply only on the official website (www.mif-japan.org). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- www.mif-japan.org
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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