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Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) Program

Offered by RIKEN

There is a pressing need to make the most of creative and basic research potential if we are to pioneer new frontiers in science and technology on a global scale. And for this our greatest hope lies with the work of talented and free-thinking young scientists. RIKEN's program for Special Postdoctoral Researchers (SPDR) was instituted to provide young and creative scientists the opportunity to be involved in autonomous and independent research that is in line with RIKEN objectives and research fields.

Key Details

Deadline Invalid Date

Duration 3

Frequency Annual

Eligible Applicant Country Worldwide

Host Country Japan

Years Since PhD 5

Mobility Rule No

Research Costs Covered JPY 3,000,000

Career Levels

PhD

Funding Purpose

Fellowship, scholarship or training

Subjects / Fields

Life SciencesMedicine and Health SciencesPhysical Sciences and MathematicsEngineeringBiologyChemistryTechnology and Innovation

Fields

Natural sciences

Additional Information

Benefits Commuting allowance (actual cost up to maximum of 55,000 yen per month) and housing allowance (partial payment of rent) will also be paid.

About the Funder

RIKEN Japan Website ↗

Record Information

Last Verified 19 February 2026 by asntech

Added February 2019

Last Updated May 2020

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