India-Japan Circulation of Talented Youths in Science Program

The Program supports research periods in Japan for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with laboratories at Indian universities or similar institutions, who are involved in or planning to engage in joint research with Japanese research institutions.

The Program provides an opportunity to participate in joint Japan-India research projects, with the goal of advancing research activities such as co-authoring academic papers, obtaining degrees at universities in India, and pursue future career development and long-term settlement in Japan.

For Japanese research institutions, the Program aims to promote the global exchange of “knowledge,” foster talents for international brain circulation, and strengthen Japan’s research and innovation capabilities through joint research with India.

Fields

• AI and Information
• Biotechnology
• Energy
• Materials
• Quantum
• Semiconductors
• Telecommunications

Funding Information

• In such cases, their stay can be supported for a maximum duration of one month, with funding of up to 413,000 yen per month (standard amount) for living expenses.
• In addition to 200,000 yen per month for living expenses per fellowship candidate, the cost for overseas travel insurance necessary for the stay will be supported on a monthly basis.
• The duration of stay will be up to 12 months from the start date of the first invitation after the implementation agreement (implementation contract) is concluded.

Eligible Expenses

• JST Support (direct expenses) is expenses directly necessary for the execution of the implementation plan (accommodation, etc.) and general administrative expenses related to fellowship candidates’ stay in Japan to participate in this program.
• Travel and research expenses are not included in JST support.

Ineligible Projects

• Those not relevant to science and technology (language training, etc.).
• Those with the purpose of profit.

Eligibility Criteria

• Fellowship candidates must meet the following requirements of affiliation/age at the time of exchange participation.
• Affiliation and Age Persons who are enrolled as a graduate student (master’s degree, doctoral degree) or postdoctoral fellow at an Indian university, 40 years old and under.
• Research Activities and Stay Period in Japan Fellowship candidates must be able to conduct research activities at Japanese universities or public research institutions while in Japan.
• Eligibility Requirements for Applicants (Principal Investigator (PI) in Japan):
  • Applicants must themselves belong to a research institution in Japan and be in a position to conduct research at that institution:
    • There are no nationality restrictions for applicants.
    • Applicants are not required to have already conducted joint research with the Indian research institution at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be researchers who can assume responsibility as the Principal Investigator in charge of the joint research between Japan and India throughout the implementation period, including overseeing the fellowship candidates.
• Eligibility Requirements for Implementing Institutions:
  • Institutions must be universities, research and development agencies, or other entities that have research and development bases within Japan and possess corporate status under Japanese law.
  • These Japanese institutions must be conducting or planning to conduct joint research with Indian research institutions:
    • Applications will be accepted only from Japanese institutions.
    • Applications will not be accepted from individuals without an institutional affiliation or from Indian research institutions or other entities.

Selection Criteria

• Selection will be conducted comprehensively based on the following perspectives:
  • Content of Japan-India Joint Research
  • Invitation of Outstanding Students and Researchers
  • Research Support by the Implementing Institution
  • Other Considerations

For more information, visit Japan Science and Technology Agency.