SOKENDAI Student Dispatch Program

Call for Applications for FY 2026

We are now accepting applications for FY 2026. The application deadline is as follows.

Program (Department)

1st Call
(For departures on or after April 1)

2nd Call
(For departures on or after July 1)

3rd Call
(For departures on or after October 1)

Anthropological Studies (Regional Studies, Comparative Studies)

 February 13, 2026 May 15, 2026 August 14, 2026
Japanese Studies February 13, 2026 May 15, 2026 August 14, 2026
Japanese History January 23, 2026 April 17, 2026 June 19, 2026
Japanese Literature January 28, 2026 May 13, 2026 July 22, 2026
Japanese Language Sciences February 13, 2026 May 15, 2026 July 10, 2026
Global Environmental Studies February 16, 2026 May 18, 2026 August 17, 2026

Molecular Science (Structural Molecular Science, Functional Molecular Science)

 February 6, 2026 May 8, 2026 August 3, 2026
Astronomical Science February 16, 2026 May 18, 2026 August 6, 2026
Fusion Science January 30, 2026 April 24, 2026 July 24, 2026
Space and Astronautical Science January 26, 2026 TBD TBD
Accelerator Science February 12, 2026 May 14, 2026 August 6, 2026
Materials Structure Science February 12, 2026 May 14, 2026 August 6, 2026
Particle and Nuclear Physics February 12, 2026 May 14, 2026 August 6, 2026
Statistical Science February 13, 2026 May 15, 2026 August 14, 2026
Polar Science February 6, 2026 May 15, 2026 August 6, 2026
Informatics February 12, 2026 May 14, 2026 August 6, 2026
Genetics February 6, 2026 May 12, 2026 August 7, 2026
Physiological Sciences February 6, 2026 May 8, 2026 Autust 3, 2026
Basic Biology February 6, 2026 May 8, 2026 August 3, 2026

Integrative Evolutionary Science (Evolutionary Studies of Biosystems)

 February 18, 2026 May 20, 2026 July 29, 2026

About "SOKENDAI Student Dispatch Program"

This program encourages SOKENDAI students to seek a short-term research opportunity abroad and/or a long-term collaborative research project in and outside Japan that may lead to their career in the future. The program follows the educational goals of SOKENDAI, "advanced specialties and expertise," "broad perspective," and "international competitiveness," and intends to financially support such research opportunities of SOKENDAI students.

This program is divided into the following three categories, depending on the nature of the activities.

Category

Category 1
International Conference / Meeting

Category 2
Study Abroad

Category 3
Domestic Study Away
Purpose Presentation of research results at international conferences, symposiums, research meetings, and so on Collaborative research, investigation abroad, and so on (includes study abroad for international collaborative degree programs) Long-term collaborative research, investigation, etc. in Japan
Period of Dispatch Unlimited (however, the itinerary must be completed within one fiscal year) 8 days to 1 year (however, the departure date must be within the relevant fiscal year) 28 days to 1 year (however, the itinerary must be completed within one fiscal year)
Contents of Support
  1. Research support grant (fixed amount×number of days)
  2. Round-trip airfare
  3. Conference participation fee
  1. Research support grant (fixed amount×number of days)
  2. Round-trip airfare
  3. Tuition fees, bench fees, etc. paid to the host institute
  1. Research support grant (fixed amount×number of days)
  2. Transportation expenses to destination
  3. Tuition fees, bench fees, etc. paid to the host institute
Maximum Ammount of Support JPY 500,000 JPY 1,200,000 JPY 1,200,000
Notes
  • Presentations at conferences held in Japan are not eligible for the application
  • The dispatch plan may include study sessions, research meetings, laboratory visits, and so on, before or after the conference
  • Plans to participate in training courses to acquire the specialized knowledge or research skills necessary for research and summer schools held at overseas universities are acceptable
  • Plans to visit more than 1 country are acceptable
  • Plans that span across fiscal years and are divided into several parts are also eligible
  • Plans for dispatch due to the transfer of a supervisor to another institute are not eligible
  • Dispatch to Inter-University Research Institutes other than the *parent institute are eligible
  • Plans that are divided into several parts are also eligible
      *Parent Institute: The Inter-University Research Institute where your program (department) is located.
      *Conference presentations of Category 1 during the dispatch period of Categories 2 or 3 are also eligible. In this case, applications must be submitted for both Category 2 or 3 and Category 1.

Call for the FY2025

Application Guideline

Application Documents

Please download the all data from here. → (APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND FORMS)

Application Documents Instructions for Filling in the Form and Examples Category 1 Category 2 Category 3
1 Form 1-1: Application Form (Category 1) Entry Example 〇 × ×
Form 1-2: Application Form (Category 2) Entry Example × 〇 ×
Form 1-3: Application Form (Category 3) Entry Example × × 〇
2

Form 2: Itinerary

 Instructions for Filling in the Form and Examples 〇 〇 〇
3 Form 3: Recommendation Letter 〇 〇 〇
4 Copy of a program of the international conference, etc. and documents confirming you will be presenting your research results there 〇 × ×
5 Letter of acceptance from the host institute or host researcher × 〇 〇
6 Estimate of airfares 〇 〇 △
7 Documents showing the amount of tuition fees, bench fees, etc. to be paid to the host institute △ △ △

(〇: All applicants must submit. △: To be submitted only if necessary.)

Where and How to Submit Application Documents

After confirmation by the supervisor, application documents should be submitted as e-mail attachments to your program (department) office.

Procedure after Selection

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