Scholarship
Matsumae International Research Fellowship
This fellowship is intended for non-Japanese researchers to conduct research in Japan. It focuses on natural sciences, engineering, and medicine, though other fields are considered.
About this scholarship
Matsumae International Research Fellowship is offered by The Matsumae International Foundation at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly stipend for research and stay, plus insurance and airfare, provided as living stipend support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly stipend for research and stay, plus insurance and airfare. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Natural Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a PhD degree, be 49 years old or younger, and have a firm position in their home country to which they will return.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Natural Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- The Matsumae International Foundation
- Award
- Monthly stipend for research and stay, plus insurance and airfare
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Natural Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-29