OpenFieldCollaborative Doctoral Fellowship in Regional Innovation & Smart Cities with Hiroshima Uni
Three-year joint doctoral research appointment investigating smart urban mobility, autonomous public transit in aging rural communities, and data-driven civic governance.
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 Urban Planning, Information Systems, or Public Policy with distinction
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English (IELTS 6.5+)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 4-page research plan on smart city mobility or regional population revitalization
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research stipend (¥180,000 JPY/month) for 3 years
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 JPY
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition waiver applied
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Eikei University of Hiroshima documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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