Japan · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Doctoral Program in Health and Sport Sciences (Biomechanics & Athletic Performance Analytics)

Three-year doctoral candidacy within Japan's foremost sports science complex in Toyota City, utilizing 3D infrared motion capture, high-speed EMG, and environmental altitude chambers to optimize human movement.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or Biomedical Engineering with minimum 2.3/3.0 MEXT scale
English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Published research or master's thesis in sports biomechanics, motion capture analysis, or muscle physiology
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship (¥145,000/month living stipend + 100% tuition waiver + flight tickets)
Application fee: ¥0 for MEXT applicants
Tuition / joining costs: Full 100% tuition exemption

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (October 2027 MEXT intake)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Chukyo University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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