The program is offered to young pre- and postdoctoral researchers from the US, the UK, France, Germany, and Canada. Held over a 2-month period in the summer, the program provides the participants with an orientation in the Japanese language and culture and an opportunity to do cooperative research at a Japanese university or research institute. The program includes International travel (round-trip airfare), a maintenance allowance (534,000 yen), and accommodation. Deadlines vary by country and applicants must be nominated by the official authority in their county – see website.