Newcastle University

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Long Term)

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers ( LongTerm) provides the opportunity for researchers based outside of Japan to conduct collaborative research activities with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Research Institutions for visits of between 12 to 24 months. Eligible applicants need to have finished their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD after 2 April 2007. Eligible research fields are limited to natural and physical sciences, engineering and medicine.

Applications for this fellowship should be submitted to The Royal Society as the nominating authority. Please visit this web page for further information: http://royalsociety.org/grants/schemes/jsps-postdoctoral/

Programming for Scientific Research (Sci-Prog) series

Dr Stephen McGough on Tues 8th Jan, 1-2pm (Alnwick room)no booking required

Holiday Closure

Graduate School Office will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 21st December until 9am Wednesday 2nd January 2013

All our best wishes and a happy the new year

the Graduate School staff