OpenFieldTodai Research Assistantships (RA) & Teaching Assistantships (TA)
University employment opportunities for enrolled Master's and PhD students providing financial assistance for assisting in seminar instruction, computer lab supervision, and experimental research projects.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled graduate student at The University of Tokyo in good academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- English or Japanese language proficiency matching the laboratory or lecture needs.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Excellence in coursework relevant to assigned laboratory tasks.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from laboratory supervising professor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried campus employment: ¥1,300 to ¥2,000 per hour (approx. ¥60,000 to ¥100,000 per month) assisting in laboratory investigations and course instruction
- Application fee
- Free application through department administration
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; hourly salaried university employment.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 10, 2027 for Spring semester appointments
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Tokyo documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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