GrACe

Programme objective

In cooperation with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the aim of the programme is to enable highly qualified young German scientists and doctoral candidates to spend a short-term research stay at universities and selected research institutions in Japan.

Who can apply?

Postdoctoral researchers and PhD students from all subject areas can apply.

What is funded?

Funding is available for research projects at universities and selected research institutions in Japan.

Funding is not available for stays to improve language skills or to carry out regional studies.

Duration of funding

This scholarship has a duration of 1 to 12 months for doctoral students. 1 to 6 months for postdoctoral researchers. The scholarship cannot be extended.

Scholarship benefits

The JSPS scholarship includes the following benefits:

• Return flight ticket
• a monthly scholarship instalment for doctoral students of approx. 200,000 yen.
• for postdoctoral researchers of approx. 362,000 yen.

In the event that the doctoral degree certificate is submitted after the start of the scholarship, the rate will be increased to the rate for postdoctoral researchers from the month following the submission of the certificate.

• Travel health insurance
• for stays of three months or more, a starting lump sum of approx. 200,000 yen is granted funding can only be granted in modules of full months

Application deadline

Start of scholarship between 01.10.2026 and 31.12.2026

DAAD must receive the application by 31 January 2026 at the latest