The Applications are now open to apply for the Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship 2026 in Japan. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship in Japan for International candidates to conduct Research in Japanese Institutes. It is one of the best fellowships in Japan. The Duration of the MIF Japan Fellowship is Six Months. The Fellowship will start between June 2026 to March 2027. The Goal of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) Fellowship is to provide a Research Opportunity to overseas applicants to carry out research activities in Japan, thereby contributing to academic development in Japan as well as international friendship and goodwill. No Application Fee, and candidates from around the world are eligible to apply. Below are more details about the Financial Benefits, the requirements, and the application Process of the Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship 2026.
Details About Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship 2026 in Japan
- Host Country: Japan
- Location: Any University or institute in Japan
- Duration: Six Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th June 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- A Monthly Allowance
- Arrival Fund
- Round-trip Air Transportation
- Insurance
- Study Tour
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Host Institutes in Japan
- Applicants are free to choose their host institution in Japan from universities, national research institutions, or equivalent facilities in the private sector.
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain acceptance from the host institution before applying to the MIF.
Research Fields
- Natural Science
- Engineering
- Medicine
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Fellowship Start and End Dates
Six months (June 2026 – March 2027). Specify start/end months in Application Form #1 (e.g., Sep 2026 – Feb 2027).
Number of Fellowships and Previous Stats
The Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) will select 15 applicants for the 2026 fellowship. Below is the screenshot of the previous Stats.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Fellowship is open to all Nationals except Japanese Citizens.
- Applicants must obtain acceptance from a host institution in Japan before applying.
- Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctoral Degree) at the time of application.
- Applicants must be 45 years old or younger at the time of application (born in or after 1980).
- Applicants must have sufficient English or Japanese language ability.
- Applicants should not have past or current experiences of staying in Japan (other than short-term stays for sightseeing or conferences).
- Applicants must have an occupation in their home countries, return there upon completing their fellowship tenure, and contribute to the development of their own country.
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Required Documents
- Research Plan
- Application Form
- Reason for Application
- Soft copy of Publications
- CV and list of Publications
- Recommendation letter from employer
- Soft copies of academic transcript and diploma/degree
- Invitation letter from a Host Japanese professor or scholar
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How to Apply for the Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship 2026?
You cannot apply online. All applicants must submit their application and documents via email to application@mif-japan.org. The results will be announced on the MIF website in late November 2025, and successful applicants will receive a letter of selection. The Link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE MATSUMAE FELLOWSHIP 2026
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