Jun 24-2025

Tokyo, April 2025 – The Embassy of Ghana in Tokyo wishes to announce a curated list of highly competitive fellowship, research, and scholarship opportunities in Japan for the 2024–2025 academic year aimed at Ghanaian students, academics, and early-career professionals. The initiative, supported by Dr. Abdul Majid of the Institute of Business Research in Tokyo, reflects growing academic cooperation between Ghana and Japan and seeks to strengthen capacity-building through international education and research exchange. The listed opportunities span some of Japan’s most prestigious institutions, including the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA). Notably, the NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (NPP) is also featured as part of the list. Key Programmes Include: OIST Research Internship Program Deadline: 15 April 2025 https://lnkd.in/g55wes3E NIMS Researcher Positions Deadline: June 2025 https://lnkd.in/gZrKGadU JAEA Postdoctoral Fellowships Deadline: 29 May 2025 https://lnkd.in/gK3mx3GT JSPS Fellowships Short-Term: https://lnkd.in/gCtUY-qT Long-Term: https://lnkd.in/g4pMgnvG General: https://lnkd.in/gHzrjsEk ICYS Research Fellowships (NIMS) Spring & Autumn Cycles: https://lnkd.in/g48mzkkm NASA Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPP) Deadline: 1 July 2025 https://lnkd.in/gseQZMVQ JAEA Postdoctoral Fellowship Call ID 1120 Deadline: 29 May 2025 https://lnkd.in/gscYFXKD According to the Embassy, these programmes are ideal for Ghanaian nationals interested in pursuing cutting-edge research, building global academic networks, and acquiring international experience. Eligible applicants include university students, graduate researchers, teaching faculty, and professionals. “This is a unique opportunity for our young people to gain access to world-class research institutions, engage in global problem-solving, and return home with valuable expertise,” a Mission official said. The Embassy has called on relevant educational institutions and academic bodies in Ghana to circulate the information widely. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply directly through the official links provided. For additional information or guidance, prospective applicants can contact: ?? mission@ghanaembassy.or.jp