Research Abroad (Outbound)

Sabbatical Program (UTokyo)

Extended professional development period that allows researchers to dedicate themselves to self-directed research and study in Japan or abroad with the goal of enhancing skills related to their field of expertise.

*Details: Researcher Support Program Pamphlet

UTokyo Global Activity Support Program for Young Researchers (UTokyo)

This program supports the overseas travel of young researchers by providing financial support to dispatched personnel and to dispatching departments so that they can maintain conducive working environments. In addition to coordinating with existing programs such as the Sabbatical program, this program seeks to initiate and promote the international activity of young researchers and to establish a global base for knowledge collaboration as a Designated National University Corporation.

*Details: Researcher Support Program Pamphlet

Overseas Research Fellowships(JSPS)

This program supports the cultivation and hiring of skilled researchers with an international perspective by dispatching exceptional young researchers overseas and enabling them to dedicate themselves to long-term research at a designated overseas research institution.

Cross-border Postdoctoral Fellowships(JSPS)

As part of JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, this program provides support to enable exceptional young researchers to dedicate themselves to long-term research at an overseas research institution.

*Calls for applications suspended

Advanced Research Opportunities Program (AROP) at RWTH Aachen University

This program is for postdoctoral researchers / PhD students wishing to visit RWTH Aachen University for a research stay. As the School of Science has a school-level agreement with this university, it is among the “RWTH partner institutions.” Those interested should follow the instructions on the above website and apply directly to RWTH.