OpenField
Japan · PhD · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Ph.D. in Wide Bandgap Power Semiconductors & Diamond Electronics Fellowship

Doctoral research program developing gallium nitride (GaN), silicon carbide (SiC), and diamond semiconductor transistors for ultra-high-efficiency electric grid inverters and EV power modules.

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 of Science or Engineering in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science
English language proficiency
TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis manuscript and one published journal or conference paper
Recommendation letters
Two academic recommendation letters

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

Financial support / stipend
JST SPRING Fellowship: ¥200,000 monthly living stipend + ¥350,000 annual research fund
Application fee
¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Covered by doctoral fellowship scheme

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 15, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

Reviewed 2026-10-15 · Editorial standards · Report an issue