OpenFieldHUS Northern Technology Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship dedicated to developing advanced intelligent robotics, bio-inspired sensors, and energy-harvesting technologies for cold environments.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering completed within the last 4 years.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English or Japanese.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable for Japanese engineering fellowships.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Publication record in international IEEE or JSME robotics and mechanical engineering journals.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from international engineering professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Annual research fellowship stipend of ¥2,800,000 plus dedicated engineering laboratory bench in Sapporo
- Application fee
- Zero fellowship application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Postdoctoral research appointment; zero tuition fees
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 February 2027 (Spring Fellowship Selection)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hokkaido University of Science documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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