A list of open opportunities for Canadian researchers between April and May 2024.
MEXT Scholarship program (Research Students)
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to Canadian students wishing to pursue their studies and earning master and/or doctoral degree at a Japanese university.
The application is now open (Deadline: May 8)
WPI-AIMEC Postdoctoral Researcher
WPI-AIMEC is a new research institute focusing on Marine-Earth Science and Technology hosted by JAMSTEC and Tohoku University.
This new institute is one of the WPI (the World Premier International Research Center Initiative) in Japan.
Application of postdoctoral position is now open (Deadline: May 17)
Call for applications for the position of Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) at RIKEN for FY 2025.
*Application Deadline: April 9, 2024
RIKEN is one of the Japanese National Research Agencies focusing on natural sciences.
SPDR is known as one of the best postdoctoral fellowships in Japan and winner can receive not only salary but also research budget (1,000,000 yen per year) for three years.
Please see the link for the detailed information.
In addition, for graduate students, RIKEN prepares some summer programs, internships, and seminars.
In some program, RIKEN gives financial supports to students: