Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship 2026 in Japan | Fully Funded Research Opportunity

Hey, are you a young researcher into science, engineering, or medicine? Good news! The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Fellowship for 2026 in Japan is now accepting applications. This fully funded program lets scholars from all over the world do research in one of the coolest tech hubs out there.

About the Fellowship

The MIF Fellowship is all about promoting global understanding and helping humanity grow peacefully. Since it started in 1980, the foundation has backed more than 900 researchers from around the world, building a lively international academic community.

For the 2026 program, researchers can spend six months in Japan, working from June 2026 to March 2027.

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Program Details

Who Can Apply?

To apply, you need to:

• Be a non-Japanese national
• Have a Ph.D.
• Be 45 years old or younger
• Show that you can speak English or Japanese well enough
• Be working in your home country and promise to go back after the fellowship
• Receive an offer letter from a host university of Japan.

Research Fields Supported

The fellowship backs research in:

• Natural Sciences
• Engineering
• Medicine

Fellowship Coverage – What’s included?

This fellowship covers everything you need:

• A monthly living allowance is JPY 220,000.
• An arrival fund of JPY 120,000 to help you settle in.
• Round-trip economy airfare from your country to Tokyo.
• Travel insurance that includes medical coverage.
• You can take part in a study tour organized by MIF to experience the culture.

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is 30^th June, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.