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 Applications for the FY2026 Phoenix Postdoctoral Fellowships at Hiroshima University NEXT (Advanced Program) are now open. Candidates (Prospective Fellows) may apply for this program and the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan or other similar programs at the same time but will not be eligible to receive both fellowships at the same time. Any field of study and any age are acceptable. Details are as follows:

 The program will employ domestic and international researchers with outstanding research capabilities and provide them with opportunities to conduct joint research, have scientific discussions, and exchange opinions with outstanding researchers at Hiroshima University. The purpose of this program is to promote the researcher's own research, strengthen the University's research capabilities, activate international networks, and contribute to the development of international joint research in the future.

   Candidates must meet the following requirements:
・have a doctoral degree or expect to obtain one by March 31, 2026
・do not hold a full time position at the time of being selected for this program
・have not been selected for other programs similar to this program (JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan, etc.)^※
　※Simultaneous application with other similar programs is acceptable, but simultaneous acceptance is NOT allowed.

　4 people

　From the earliest possible date after April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
(This includes a six-month probationary period. The employment period may be renewed every fiscal year. The longest possible term of employment is until March 31, 2029.)

(1) Salary
　Regular salary: 6,060,000 yen per year.
   Mutual aid association insurance, unemployment insurance, and workers' accident compensation insurance will be provided.

(2) Allowances
   Relocation allowance *to be provided pursuant to Hiroshima University’s relevant regulations
   Research allowance: 1,000,000 yen per year

(3) Working hours
　Full-time work (in accordance with the University's "Regulations Concerning Appointment, Dismissal, Salary, Working Hours, Holidays, and Vacations for Contract Workers in Education and Research")
　* The job title in the regulations is "Researcher".

[Online Application System] https://global-recruitment.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/user/register
*Applications must be submitted through the online application system above. After logging in, please select "Call for Applications: Phoenix Postdoctoral Researcher at Hiroshima University NEXT (Advanced Program)" and complete your application.

No later than 12:00 noon (JST) on Friday, February 27, 2026　

[Application] https://global-recruitment.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/user/register
*Applications must be submitted through the online application system above. After logging in, please select "Call for Applications: Phoenix Postdoctoral Researcher at Hiroshima University NEXT (Advanced Program)" and complete your application.

* For details, please refer to the "Application Guide" above.

If the Phoenix Special Research Fellow candidate (hereinafter referred to as "candidate") is a foreign national, the prospective host faculty member must check whether any relevant items apply using (6) Information Confirmation Sheet for Security Export Control, etc. (accessible only to university members) and proceed with the necessary procedures as described in this sheet. 

*This sheet is for confirmation purposes only and does not need to be submitted. For details, please refer to the "Security Export Control" page (accessible only to university members).

1. The candidate enters their name, email address, etc. on the "Preliminary Registration for Candidate" page to register an account.

2. A notification email will be sent to the candidate from the online system, and the candidate must authenticate their account (Note: Please check your spam/junk folder).

3. The candidate accesses the online system through the link provided in the notification email and registers the prospective host faculty member's name, position, and email address on the relevant application page.

4. The candidate and prospective host faculty member complete Forms 1-5, prepare other required documents, and upload and submit them through the application page. 

*Forms should be converted to PDF format by the candidate and uploaded to the online system.

*Work can be interrupted midway. Please press the "SAVE" button to save your work.

5. After receiving the documents, the administrative office will contact the recommender to request submission of the recommendation letter. The recommender completes the form and submits it.

6. Application complete

Mid-January 2026     Acceptance of applications begins
February 27, noon (JST)     Deadline for applications
                   First round of screening (selections based on application forms)
                   Second round of screening (selections based on online interviews)

From April 2026 Onwards     Notification of results
                   Employment from the earliest possible date after April 1, 2026