OpenFieldTokyo Bay Coastal Ecology & Urban Flood Defense Modeling Project
Interdisciplinary research study combining high-resolution storm surge simulation, seawall structural resilience, and estuarine wetland preservation across Tokyo Bay.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or Coastal Hydrology
- English language proficiency
- English or Japanese proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Experience in hydrodynamic modeling (Delft3D/FVCOM) or GIS mapping
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥180,000 monthly research salary funded by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT)
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored research project
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 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.
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