An annual application for the fellowship will open in October each year.
The timeline for the application this year is as follows:
- 1 October, application opens
- 1 February, deadline for submission of applications
- 1 March, final decisions are made, and candidates are informed of outcomes
- 1 June – 1 November, the successful fellow arrives in Reading to begin their fellowship.
Fellowships can be of any length between 6 and 12 months.
Who are we looking for?
Successful applicants will have a paid position within a Japanese research institution and must have a PhD or equivalent. Applicants will have started their PhD within the last 10 years of the application deadlines.
We are looking for ambitious and creative early-career scientists who can demonstrate to the panel why establishing a relationship with Reading will help to further the ideas that are part of their research vision.
The project that they propose to work on in Reading should be a distinct package of work that fits within their wider project at their home institution.
How do I apply?
Visit our research website to explore our research interests. Here you can identify an academic at the University of Reading you would like to collaborate with during your visit and find their contact details.
Your application should contain a:
- 2-page statement of a research plan and how work conducted at Reading will enhance your existing work at your home institution
- 1-2 page CV, including, if possible, the name of a referee who is not from your home institution
- 1-2 page letter of support from your home institution
- 1 page itemising the costs requested.
Costs and resources
The Fellowship will pay for Japan-UK economy air fares for the fellow, a spouse and children if applicable and attendance at an international conference in Europe.
Additional UK living costs such as accommodation can also be claimed for up to £9,000 for one year. The fellowship will not cover their salary.
The costs of any necessary additional resources including computing resources will be shared between the University of Reading and the home institution.
