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Call for Proposals

Bioökonomie International 2027

[Deadline: 2026/06/03] The Bioeconomy International programme has launched a new funding call to support joint research and development projects with partners in Japan and Queensland (Australia). Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the initiative promotes innovative and sustainable solutions along the bioeconomy value chain, from industry to agriculture. The call highlights the strong potential for German–Japanese collaboration, encouraging universities, research institutes and companies to develop joint projects and build long-term partnerships in research and innovation.

Apply now: Staff Exchange & MSCA

News: EU funding opportunities for cooperation with Japan

[Deadline: 2026/04/16] One of the most popular EU funding programmes for collaboration with Japan is the Staff Exchanges programme of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). Staff involved in research activities (not only researchers!) can spend up to 12 months in independent organisations located in countries associated with Horizon Europe.

News: New funding opportunities for cooperations with Japan

Japan’s role in the “Horizon Europe” Project and its significance for German HEIs

Since 2026, Japan is an associated third country for the Horizon Europe project. This opens up expanded opportunities for German universities to collaborate with Japanese research institutions, universities, and other organizations within the framework of Horizon Europe projects.

Call: innovate! lab gGmbH

innovate! call | Equity-free funding for tech transfer in Green Chemistry

[Deadline: 2026/03/15] The future of the chemical industry is green – and it will be shaped by innovators who dare to build. With the innovate! call, greenCHEM supports pioneers in turning chemistry and materials science into real-world sustainable solutions.

Call: Research Academy

Research Explorer Ruhr 2026

[Deadline: 2026/02/15] Research Explorer Ruhr is a two-week program for international early postdoctoral researchers (or advanced doctoral researchers) who are considering a postdoc stay at the University Alliance Ruhr (Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and University of Duisburg-Essen).

Call: INNOspace Masters 2026

Engage on Earth, Unite in Space – Exploring Next Level Cross-Sector Innovations

[Deadline: 2026/03/25] INNOspace Masters is an international innovation competition organised by the German Space Agency at DLR in cooperation with ESA, the ESA Business Incubation Centres in Germany, as well as Airbus, Mercedes-Benz and OHB. Launched in 2015, it is open to companies of all sizes, start-ups, research institutions and universities, as well as individuals from all over the world.

Call: JSPS

JSPS funding programmes for research stays in Japan

The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is currently running several calls for applications for research stays in Japan. Length of stay, amount of grant, application deadlines, etc. vary depending on the programme.