Menu
EASE Menu
Back
Fellowship

RIKEN International Program Associate (IPA) (Japan)

Deadline: November 30, 2026
Opportunity Information

Type: Fellowship

Category: Fellowship

Country: Japan

Funding: Fully Funded

Deadline: November 30, 2026

Status: Active

Link: https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/programs/ipa/index.html

Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be a non-Japanese national.
Be enrolled in a PhD course at a graduate school in a country other than Japan.
Be able to pursue their PhD research at RIKEN under the supervision of a RIKEN scientist.
Have a good command of English.
Open to international students from all countries, including African nations.
Details
The RIKEN International Program Associate (IPA) program offers young, promising researchers from abroad the opportunity to carry out their PhD research at RIKEN, Japan's largest comprehensive research institution. IPAs are expected to contribute to RIKEN's research activities while pursuing their doctoral degrees.
Applications for the 2027 intake typically open in September and close in November.
Financial Benefits
IPAs receive a monthly stipend (e.g., JPY 170,000), a housing allowance, and a commuting allowance. RIKEN also covers the cost of a round-trip air ticket.

Related Opportunities

Fellowship Not Specified
Graduate Research Assistant - Texas A&M AgriLife Research

Category: Masters & PhD | Country: United States | Funding: Fully Funded

• Must be admitted or eligible for admission to a graduate program at Texas A&M University • Relevant background in …

View Details
Fellowship Not Specified
ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme

Category: Fellowship | Country: Germany | Funding: Fully Funded

• Candidates must be between 25 and 40 years of age • Must possess a first university degree in law …

View Details
Fellowship Not Specified
Humboldt Research Fellowship

Category: PhD | Country: Germany | Funding: Fully Funded

Postdoctoral researchers and experienced academics from all countries and disciplines who have completed their doctorate within the last 12 years. …

View Details
Fellowship Not Specified
Schwarzman Scholars Program

Category: Masters | Country: China | Funding: Fully Funded

Candidates must be between 18 and 29 years old, possess a bachelor's degree, and demonstrate strong leadership potential, academic excellence, …

View Details
Fellowship Not Specified
Mercor Global Technical Fellowships and Opportunities

Category: Fellowship | Funding: Fully Funded

• Proficiency in software engineering, artificial intelligence, or specialized technical fields • Successful completion of the Mercor AI-powered vetting process, …

View Details
Fellowship Not Specified
The British Academy Grants and Fellowships Portal (Flexi-Grant)

Category: Fellowship | Country: United Kingdom | Funding: Fully Funded

This is the primary application portal for British Academy research grants, awards, and fellowships. General guidance for applicants: • Applicants …

View Details