NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027 in Genetics is offered by National Institute of Genetics. NIG marks the 2027 recruitment closed; applications were due 6 July 2026 at noon Japan time. The 2027 advertised call was an employed project-researcher appointment, not a degree scholarship.
NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship at a glance
- Provider: National Institute of Genetics
- Destination: Japan
- Level: Postdoctoral
- Eligibility: PhD or equivalent obtained before start, genetics research skills, and no disqualifying prior NIG enrollment under the 2027 rules.
- Funding: Approximate annual gross salary ¥4.1 million, conditional commuting allowance, and Japanese employment, compensation and health insurance.
- Status: NIG marks the 2027 recruitment closed; applications were due 6 July 2026 at noon Japan time.
Current call and application dates
NIG marks the 2027 recruitment closed; applications were due 6 July 2026 at noon Japan time. Historical call: 2027 appointments. Older dates belong in the historical fields and should not be interpreted as a live application deadline.
Eligibility and study fit
PhD or equivalent obtained before start, genetics research skills, and no disqualifying prior NIG enrollment under the 2027 rules. Consult a prospective NIG PI before submission and arrange separate supervisor and host-PI letters.
The 2027 advertised call was an employed project-researcher appointment, not a degree scholarship.
Funding and costs
Approximate annual gross salary ¥4.1 million, conditional commuting allowance, and Japanese employment, compensation and health insurance. Applicant pays travel to any onsite interview; this is a research employment position rather than university tuition funding. Funding terms must be checked again if a future cycle opens.
How to apply or check the next call
- Identify a recruiting NIG laboratory and discuss research plans.
- For a new call, prepare the NIG forms and representative papers.
- Arrange supervisor and host-PI letters separately.
- Submit in the specified PDF/email format by the new deadline.
Use the official provider information for the current rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship currently open for applications?
NIG marks the 2027 recruitment closed; applications were due 6 July 2026 at noon Japan time. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity?
PhD or equivalent obtained before start, genetics research skills, and no disqualifying prior NIG enrollment under the 2027 rules. Pakistani readers should still satisfy every academic and programme condition. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship award?
Approximate annual gross salary ¥4.1 million, conditional commuting allowance, and Japanese employment, compensation and health insurance. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Applicant pays travel to any onsite interview; this is a research employment position rather than university tuition funding.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
Approximate annual gross salary ¥4.1 million, conditional commuting allowance, and Japanese employment, compensation and health insurance. Applicant pays travel to any onsite interview; this is a research employment position rather than university tuition funding.
Other verified benefits
Approximate annual gross salary ¥4.1 million, conditional commuting allowance, and Japanese employment, compensation and health insurance.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Applicant pays travel to any onsite interview; this is a research employment position rather than university tuition funding.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
PhD or equivalent obtained before start, genetics research skills, and no disqualifying prior NIG enrollment under the 2027 rules.
PhD or equivalent obtained before start, genetics research skills, and no disqualifying prior NIG enrollment under the 2027 rules. Consult a prospective NIG PI before submission and arrange separate supervisor and host-PI letters.
Eligible countries
Qualified postdoctoral genetics researchers; the 2027 call lists no nationality restriction.
Language requirements
Application in Japanese or English.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
- Research proposal
- Two reference letters
What should you do next?
- Identify a recruiting NIG laboratory and discuss research plans.
- For a new call, prepare the NIG forms and representative papers.
- Arrange supervisor and host-PI letters separately.
- Submit in the specified PDF/email format by the new deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship currently open for applications?
NIG marks the 2027 recruitment closed; applications were due 6 July 2026 at noon Japan time. The previous deadline is historical. Wait for a new official call before applying. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
Who is eligible to apply for the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity?
PhD or equivalent obtained before start, genetics research skills, and no disqualifying prior NIG enrollment under the 2027 rules. Pakistani readers should still satisfy every academic and programme condition. Check the linked official page for any updated dates, documents and route-specific requirements.
What benefits are included in the NIG Postdoctoral Fellowship award?
Approximate annual gross salary ¥4.1 million, conditional commuting allowance, and Japanese employment, compensation and health insurance. These details belong to a prior or historical call, so a later award may differ. Applicant pays travel to any onsite interview; this is a research employment position rather than university tuition funding.