OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Advanced Battery Chemistry & Solid-State Electrolytes
Doctoral research program within the Department of Applied Chemistry, synthesizing ceramic and polymer electrolytes for high-energy all-solid-state lithium and sodium batteries.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Applied Electrochemistry
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis on lithium-ion batteries, ceramic electrolytes, or electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TMU Doctoral Research Assistantship: ¥160,000/month stipend + 100% tuition fee waiver
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥520,800/year (fully waived under research assistantship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo Metropolitan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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