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FWU Doctoral Research Fellowship in Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Aging

Three-year doctoral position investigating cellular mechanisms of dietary antioxidants, lipid metabolism regulation, and preventative nutrition in aging populations.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 biochemistry, nutrition, or pharmaceutical sciences
English language proficiency
JLPT N1 or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's research thesis and draft paper submitted to a peer-reviewed journal
Recommendation letters
Two academic referee letters from graduate faculty

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

Financial support / stipend
JPY 1,800,000 annual research fellowship plus full laboratory consumables coverage
Application fee
JPY 35,000
Tuition / joining costs
JPY 650,000/year (offset by university doctoral stipend)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 10, 2027 (April 2027 doctoral cohort)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

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