Deadline: Sunday 15 January 2017

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current MPhil or PhD students to conduct collaborative research activities for 2 months during the summer between 13 June and 23 August. You would receive a one week orientation on Japanese culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host institution in Japan of your choice and approved by JSPS.

You must be a British national and a current MPhil or PhD student based at a UK university or research institution at the time of application to be eligible. Eligible research fields are not limited. Applications should be sent to the British Council Tokyo. Guidelines and the application form are available on the British Council website and any enquiries should be sent to science@britishcouncil.or.jp.