OMU President's Fellowship for International Doctoral Researchers

Highly competitive doctoral fellowship offered by OMU to top-ranking international research scholars admitted into Natural Science, Engineering, or Life Science divisions.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Minimum 3.5 out of 4.0 GPA in Master's degree coursework
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 85
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis manuscript and one published or submitted peer-reviewed paper
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend: ¥180,000 monthly living stipend plus 100% tuition waiver and research allowance
Application fee: Zero fee
Tuition / joining costs: 100% waived by Osaka Metropolitan University

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Osaka Metropolitan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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