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Four Funding Opportunities in Japan for ASEAN Students and Researchers – 2026 Deadlines Four funding opportunities in Japan are currently available to eligible students, postdoctoral researchers, university faculty members and researchers from ASEAN countries. The programmes cover doctoral study, research internships, postdoctoral research and academic visits to Japanese institutions.1. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Research in Japan – Standard ProgrammeThe Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) offers the FY2027 Standard Postdoctoral Fellowship for researchers from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Japan, including ASEAN Member States.The fellowship supports postdoctoral researchers conducting collaborative research at eligible universities and research institutions in Japan.EligibilityApplicants must:Hold citizenship of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.Have received a doctoral degree on or after 2 April 2021; orBe scheduled to receive a doctoral degree before the fellowship begins.Secure an eligible host researcher and host institution in Japan.Applicants holding Japanese citizenship or permanent residence status in Japan are not eligible under the standard overseas-candidate conditions.Fellowship duration12–24 months.Financial supportMonthly maintenance allowance: JPY 362,000.Round-trip economy-class airfare.Settling-in allowance: JPY 200,000.Overseas travel insurance.Research expenses may be available through a separate Grant-in-Aid application submitted by the host institution.Application deadline28 August 2026, 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard TimeThis is the deadline for the Japanese host institution to submit the application to JSPS. Host institutions may impose earlier internal deadlines. Individual candidates cannot submit applications directly to JSPS.Official informationJSPS FY2027 application scheduleFY2027 JSPS International Fellowships Application Guidelines2. JSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in JapanThe JSPS Invitational Fellowships enable established researchers from overseas universities and research institutions to conduct collaborative research, deliver lectures and exchange academic knowledge with researchers in Japan.Applicants from ASEAN countries may participate through eligible Japanese host researchers and institutions.Two fellowship categories are available.Long-term FellowshipDuration: 2–10 months.Monthly maintenance allowance: JPY 387,600.Round-trip economy-class airfare.Overseas travel insurance.Research support allowance of up to JPY 150,000.Short-term FellowshipDuration: 14–60 days.Maintenance allowance: JPY 18,000 per day.Round-trip economy-class airfare.Overseas travel insurance.Research support allowance of up to JPY 150,000.EligibilityCandidates must normally be full-time researchers at overseas universities or research institutions and hold a position equivalent to an assistant professor, associate professor or professor in Japan.Researchers holding other positions may apply if they received their doctoral degree at least six years previously and have continuously conducted research at an overseas university or research institution.Application deadline28 August 2026, 5:00 p.m. Japan Standard TimeApplications must be submitted by a host researcher in Japan through the host institution. Candidates cannot apply directly to JSPS.Official informationJSPS Invitational Fellowships for Research in JapanFY2027 JSPS International Fellowships Application Guidelines3. OIST Research Internship Programme – Spring 2027The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University offers a funded research internship for students seeking practical research experience under the supervision of OIST faculty members.Research areas include physics, chemistry, mathematics, computational science, neuroscience, biological sciences, environmental science, marine science and quantum science.EligibilityApplications are open to:Students in the final two years of a bachelor’s degree.Students enrolled in any year of a master’s degree.Applicants who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree.Students at universities and eligible educational institutions in Japan or overseas.Current doctoral students and applicants who have already completed a PhD are not eligible. Students who are currently enrolled must obtain approval from their home institution.Internship periodThe internship must last between four and six months and take place between 1 April and 30 September 2027.Financial supportOne direct round-trip air ticket.Furnished accommodation funded by OIST or the host research unit.Internship allowance of JPY 2,400 per working day.OIST shuttle bus pass.Administrative support for visa and registration procedures.Application deadline15 October 2026, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard TimeApplications and supporting documents must be submitted online in English.Official informationOIST Research Internship application and eligibilityOIST Research Internship programme and financial support4. OIST Fully Funded PhD ProgrammeOIST offers a fully funded five-year PhD programme taught in English. The programme begins with laboratory rotations before students select their thesis research area and supervisor.The programme covers a broad range of interdisciplinary research fields in science and technology.EligibilityApplicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or equivalent qualification before the enrolment date. Applicants from ASEAN countries and other international applicants are eligible.OIST does not require applicants to secure approval from a faculty supervisor before submitting the application.Financial supportFinancial support starting at approximately JPY 2.6 million in the first year.Support increasing with academic progress to approximately JPY 3.6 million.Tuition support as part of the fully funded programme.Separate funding for approved domestic and international conference travel.Subsidised on-campus accommodation.Student accident and liability insurance.Visa-document assistance for international students.Financial support is taxable under Japanese regulations.Application deadline15 November 2026, 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard TimeSuccessful applicants may enrol on 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028, according to the admission arrangements.Official informationOIST PhD application, eligibility and scheduleOIST student and financial supportImportant Application InformationThe two JSPS programmes require applications to be submitted through host researchers and host institutions in Japan. Institutional deadlines may be earlier than the official JSPS deadlines.The OIST Research Internship and PhD Programme accept direct online applications from eligible international candidates. Applicants should prepare academic transcripts, degree or enrolment certificates, statements of purpose, curricula vitae and academic recommendation letters before the respective deadlines.

Natural Hazards ResearchVolume 4, Issue 1, March 2024, Pages 87-96AbstractUnderstanding the spatiotemporal distribution of forest fires and future predictions is very important for management strategies. To identify the present status of forest fires in the Kingdom of Thailand and their risk in the future, ten-year forest fire data were used, and a forest fire hotspot was prepared. A geospatial technique was used in the study to characterize the parameters of forest fires in the country and identify future forest fire risk areas. Most of the forest fires in the country were found to be seasonal. Deciduous forests in higher elevations and on moderate slopes were most vulnerable to forest fire. The level of aridity, soil moisture, temperature, precipitation, vegetation status, and topography influenced the spatiotemporal distribution of forest fires in the country. Greater than 50% of fire risks were observed in 22 administrative divisions, and 17 of the 209 protected areas are also in the high-risk category. The final forest fire hotspot map can be used in policy development and successful management strategies. A better monitoring strategy should be used in the fire hotspot areas as a precautionary measure to minimize the anthropogenic causes of forest fires.Read more at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666592123000847