JAPAN SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS
The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) conducts fellowship programs for foreign researchers to promote international cooperation in and mutual understanding through scientific research in Japan. Research applications are accepted at the Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), which acts as a nominating authority for JSPS programs.
JSPS Invitation Fellowships
JSPS conducts short-term (14-60 days) and long-term (61 days -10 months) programs under the Invitation Fellowship Program. The fellowship is funded by a subsidy from the Japanese government, to promote international cooperation and mutual understanding through scientific research. Scientists employed at designated Japanese research institutions and laboratories to invite fellow researchers from the U.S. to Japan to participate in cooperative activities. Application deadline: October 31, 2005
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships
The JSPS conducts short-term (15 days - 11 months) and long-term (12-24 months) Postdoctoral Fellowships for Foreign Researchers, to assist promising and highly-qualified young researchers wishing to conduct research in Japan. Postdoctoral Fellowship (short-term) Application deadline: October 31, 2005; Postdoctoral Fellowship (long-term) Application deadline: June 30, 2005
Contact: Maria "Mili" Ferreira, JSPS Program Assistant, Division of International Training and Research, Fogarty International Center, Tel: 301 594-9778; Fax: 301 402-0779; e-mail: ferreima@mail.nih.gov

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