RIKEN ECL Team/Unit Leaders Scholarship 2026 in Japan

The RIKEN Early Career Leaders (ECL) Program in Japan offers a prestigious, fully funded research leadership opportunity for early-career scientists. Participants will lead independent laboratories as Team or Unit Leaders at RIKEN's advanced research centers, receiving substantial funding, salary, and full lab support for up to seven years. This program aims to bridge the gap between postdoctoral research and independent Principal Investigator (PI) roles, fostering innovation and leadership development within a world-class scientific environment.