Due 31 May 2026
Fully funded research studentship in Japan for postgraduate applicants. Apply via the Japanese Embassy in your country — typically April to May annually. Leads to a Masters or PhD at a Japanese university.
- Funding
- Full
- Deadline
- 31 May 2026
- Study levels
- Masters, PhD
- Fields
- Any
- Study in
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- Open to
- 9 countries
🇮🇩 Indonesia🇻🇳 Vietnam🇵🇭 Philippines🇹🇭 Thailand🇲🇾 Malaysia🇲🇲 Myanmar🇰🇭 Cambodia🇱🇦 Laos🇹🇱 Timor-Leste
Requirements (approximate)
- ✓Citizen of a MEXT-eligible country, within age limits (typically under 35)
- ✓Bachelor degree with a good academic record
- ✓Submit a research plan and identify a prospective supervisor in Japan
- ✓Apply through the Japanese Embassy — deadlines vary by country (typically April to May)
These are indicative. Confirm exact requirements (grades, English test scores, age, documents) on the official site before applying.
How to apply
- 1Check you meet the eligibility (nationality, academic results, language test).
- 2Prepare core documents: passport, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL, reference letters.
- 3Get admission or a conditional offer from an eligible university if required.
- 4Submit your application on the official portal before the deadline.
Last verified 5 Jun 2026. Source. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.