OpenFieldCentre for Food & Health Information Science Applied Research Project
Applied nutritional data science project evaluating functional food bioactives in Hokkaido agricultural products to combat metabolic syndrome.
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 or recognized visiting scholar
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research brief analyzing metabolomics biomarkers and gut microbiome sequencing data
- Recommendation letters
- HIU faculty sponsor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥700,000 JPY annual project grant and clinical nutritional lab access
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Supported by regional agricultural and health innovation endowments
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Autumn 2027 cycle)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokkaido Information University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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