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Sakura Science Program Headquarters, JST March 7, 2025: Jst-India@jst - Go.jp

The India Young Researcher Fellowships Program aims to enhance collaborative research between Japan and India by inviting Indian graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for joint supervision with Japanese researchers. Eligible candidates include Master's and doctoral students from Indian universities, with support lasting up to one year in various research fields such as AI, biotechnology, and materials science. The application process begins in May 2025, followed by a selection process and contract signing in late 2025 and early 2026, respectively.

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Sakura Science Program Headquarters, JST March 7, 2025: Jst-India@jst - Go.jp

The India Young Researcher Fellowships Program aims to enhance collaborative research between Japan and India by inviting Indian graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for joint supervision with Japanese researchers. Eligible candidates include Master's and doctoral students from Indian universities, with support lasting up to one year in various research fields such as AI, biotechnology, and materials science. The application process begins in May 2025, followed by a selection process and contract signing in late 2025 and early 2026, respectively.

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Sakura Science Program Headquarters, JST

March 7, 2025

Overview of the India Young Researcher Fellowships Program (Scheduled for 2025)

1. Purpose of the Program


The aim of the Program is to deepen collaborative research between Japan and India by facilitating supporting
the invitation of Indian graduate students and postdoctoral researchers supervised by local researchers
conducting or planning joint research with Japanese researchers. (joint supervision by both Japanese and Indian
researchers).

2. Eligible Candidates and Support Period


Eligible Candidates: Master's and doctoral students, as well as postdoctoral researchers affiliated with
Indian universities.
Support Period: Up to 1 year.

3. Target Research Fields


(i)AI & Information Technology, (ii)Biotechnology, (iii)Energy, (iv)Materials Science,
(v)Quantum Science, (vi)Semiconductors, (vii)Telecommunications, (viii)Others

4. Application Method
Proposals must be submitted by the Japanese host research institution.

5. Selection Process
Selection will be conducted through a document review by external experts.

6. Schedule
Around May 2025 : Call for proposals (open for approximately 3 months).
Around November 2025: Selection of successful proposals.
Around January 2026 : Contract signing between JST and the Japanese host institution.
(*) After signing the contract with JST, the candidate may stay in Japan for up to one year.

7. Others
During their stay in Japan, it is possible for participants to undertake an internship at a Japanese private
company if a suitable match is found.

8. Contact Information
Sakura Science Program Headquarters, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
Mr. Kobayashi, Mr.Nakajima, Mr.Tamaki, Ms.Kitamura
Email: [email protected]

The details of this program will be finalized based on the outcome of the national budget deliberation and the status
of the implementation of the trial program conducted by JST last year. Please refer to the official application
guidelines when the call for applications is announced.

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