The Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship 2026 is a great opportunity for international students. The applications are now open for the MIF program in Japan. International Students can apply for the Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship Program. This is a fully-funded opportunity for international participants to conduct their research at Japanese Institutes. The time for the MIF Japan Fellowship is 6 months. The Fellowship program will start between June 2026 and March 2027. The purpose of the Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) is to provide a valuable opportunity for international applicants to conduct research in Japan. This will lead to academic development in Japan and also enhance international friendship and goodwill. Here are more details of the Matsumae International Fellowship 2026.
Details of The Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship in Japan 2026:
- Host Country: Japan
- Host University: Any University or Institute in Japan
- Period: 6 months
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th June, The 2025
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Host Institutes in Japan:
Candidates can choose from a variety of institutions in Japan, including universities, national research institutions, and the private sector. They can get equal facilities from the private sector.
It is the responsibility of candidates to get acceptance from the host institute before applying for the Matsumae program.
Financial Benefits:
The MIF Program will cover the following expenses:
- A Monthly Stipend
- Arrival fund
- Round-trip air transportation
- Study tour
- Insurance
Research Areas:
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Natural Science
Fellowship Dates:
Six months (June 2026 – March 2027). Specify start/end months in Application Form #1 (e.g.,
Sep 2026 – Feb 2027).
Number of Fellowships:
The MIF Program will select fifteen (15) applicants for the 2026 program in Japan.
Required Documents:
- Application form
- Research plan
- Reason for application
- CV and Publications
- Soft copy of Publications
- Academic transcripts (soft Copies)
- Recommendation letters from the employer
- Acceptance from a Host Japanese Professor or Scholar
Eligibility Criteria:
- The Japanese fellowship is open to all nationals except Japanese Citizens
- Participants must have an acceptance letter from a host institute in Japan
- Candidates must have a PhD degree at the time of application
- The age should be 45 years or less at the time of application (born in or after 1980)
- Candidates should be good in English or the Japanese Language
- Applicants should not have lived in Japan before, except for short visits like sightseeing or conferences
- Applicants must have a job in their country, and they must go back after the Fellowship to help their own country
How to apply for the Matsumae (MIF) Fellowship in Japan 2026:
- Applicants cannot apply online
- Candidates have to submit their application and documents through email at applicatiom@mif-japan.org
- Results will be announced on the official MIF Website in late November 2025
- Successful candidates will receive a selection letter
- The link of the Official Website is given below
