DATE2026.03.31 #News from Academic Affairs
[Application Notice] FY2027 JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists DC1 and DC2 (Deadline: 2026/5/18)
Application for FY2027 Research Fellowships for Young Scientists DC1 and DC2 (Notice)
This is to inform you that the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) made an announcement regarding this matter.
If you wish to apply, please thoroughly read the " Procedures for Applications for Research Fellowships for Young Scientists DC " (Graduate School of Science), the "令和9年度採用分特別研究員募集要項(FY2027 Application Guidelines for the Research Fellowships for Young Scientists)" and the "申請書作成要領(Guidelines for Preparation of Application Forms)" which can be found on the JSPS website and carry out the procedures within the prescribed period.
JSPS Research Fellows (Hereinafter, “Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows (“Kakenhi”) will only be accepted at the same time as the applications for JSPS Research Fellowships.
When applying for Kakenhi, please use the「研究者養成事業電子申請システム」,which is the same system as application for the JSPS research fellows.
*Please refer to the "Procedures for Applications for Research Fellowships for Young Scientists DC " before asking questions.
Online Request form for issuing/reissuing ID and password for the Research Fellowships for Young Scientists
Due date of the issuing request: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
※Utokyo account is required to access the online request form.
(Please note that due to the Golden Week holidays, the issuance and reissuance of IDs and passwords will be suspended from Saturday, May 2 to Wednesday, May 6.)
【Attachments -】
添付01.「特別研究員DC 申請要領」（理学系研究科） "Procedures for Applications for Research Fellowships for Young Scientists DC" (Graduate School of Science)
添付02.「教員の所属機関一覧」"List of faculty affiliations"
添付03.「特別研究員奨励費注意点」"How to apply for Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellowship "
[Deadline for submission at the Graduate School of Science through the electronic application system]
Monday, May 18, 2026 (*Late submissions will not be accepted)
【Application guidelines, etc. -】
日本学術振興会ＨＰ - Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS) HP -https://www.jsps.go.jp/j-pd/index.html
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In addition, ASHBi at Kyoto University will be hosting a workshop on writing applications for DC1/DC2. If you are interested, please register via the link below.
SUB: [April 17] Writing Seminar for JSPS DC1/DC2 Fellowship: Crafting a Compelling Research Story (WPI-ASHBi, Kyoto U)
What is the key to crafting an effective research proposal?
The JSPS DC1/DC2 Fellowship is Japan's most prestigious funding program for doctoral students, supporting exceptional doctoral students in pursuing innovative and independent research with monthly stipends and research grants. While the doors are open to both Japanese and non-Japanese graduate students, limited information in English often creates a significant barrier for non-Japanese applicants.
To bridge this gap, this seminar will first guide you through the DC1/DC2 program and its evaluation system. Then, we will share practical tips on how to transform your ideas into a compelling proposal using the power of storytelling.
Whether Japanese or non-Japanese, if you are planning to apply for the DC1/DC2 Fellowship, let’s take your first step here!
[Speaker] Makoto Shida, ASHBi-URA
[Date & Time] Friday, April 17, 2026 | 16:00-17:15
[Venue] Zoom Webinar (Registration required)
- No archived video uploads are planned. Don’t miss the live session!
[Language] English
[Eligibility] Graduate Students in Japanese Universities (International and Japanese)
[Registration] https://forms.gle/mpXYPPo5vY4nq1SX6
- Registered participants will receive the Zoom link 1 day prior to the seminar
- Registration may close early if the capacity is reached
[WEB Page] https://ashbi.kyoto-u.ac.jp/event/event-rap/22307/
[Organizer] ASHBi Research Acceleration Unit (WPI-ASHBi, Kyoto University)
[Contact] ASHBi-acceleration[at]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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