Host academic supervisors must be full-time researchers at a Japanese academic institution or research institution. Eligible host institutions include:

  • Universities and inter-university research institutes 
  • The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)-affiliated institutes that conduct scientific research 
  • Other institutes designated by the Minister of MEXT

A list of eligible host institutions can be found on the JSPS website. For more details, contact summer@jsps.go.jp.