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Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship Program FY2026
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A one-year research fellowship for researchers from developing countries to conduct research under JIRCAS supervision. FY2026 offers five research themes, with research based in Tsukuba, Japan, or at a JIRCAS project site in Thailand.
Do I qualify 9 requirements for everyone + route options
Do I qualify
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Everyone needs
- citizenship developing countries
- institution Currently employed by a research organization or university in the applicant's home country
- profession Actively engaged in research relating to agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
- Willing to return to the applicant's country after the fellowship and continue research at the same research …
- degree At least an MSc degree in a field related to socio-economics, natural sciences, or technology
- Able to work exclusively on the research theme applied for
- Good health
- language English, Japanese
+1 more requirements
- institution Endorsement by the authority of the institution where the applicant is employed or affiliated
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- profession Foundational knowledge and experience conducting cultivation trials and genetic analysis
- profession Background in plant physiology genetics or a related field
- Thailand
Preferences and flexible criteria (3)
- profession Prior experience with gas exchange measurements
- nationality Thailand
- Eligible to stay in Thailand for one year
- Who is eligible
- developing countries
- Fields of study
- Agriculture and environment
What's covered Partial funding
- Funding type
- Partial funding
- Funding details
- A round-trip economy-class airline ticket (not available for dependents) will be provided.; A round-trip economy-class airline ticket; Living allowance: JPY 7,700 per day; The housing allowance will be based on government housing regulations.; The housing allowance will be based on government housing regulations. Living facility will be provided.; Overseas travel accident insurance package for injury, sickness, and damage
- Duration
- 1 year
- Host country
- Japan, Thailand
- Host institution
- Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS); Khon Kaen Field Crops Research Center (KKFCRC)
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- Required in-person study/placement/event
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How to apply
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- Register the application by completing the JIRCAS online registration form. Required
- After registration, wait for JIRCAS's confirmation email and guidance for submitting the documents. Required
- Submit the required documents to JIRCAS by email, following the instructions received after registration. Required
- Deadline
- Closed
- Deadline timezone
- JST
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- Applicants must complete both registration and document submission by the deadline. Registration is online; required documents are subsequently submitted to JIRCAS by email. For Theme 5, the researcher is based in Thailand and Thai nationality or eligibility to stay there for one year is preferred.
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