OpenFieldImmunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC) World Premier Placements
World Premier International (WPI) research placements at one of the world's most cited immunology research centres, investigating innate immunity, immune regulation, and cancer immunotherapy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding academic record in biology, immunology, or medicine.
- English language proficiency
- High level of English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience in flow cytometry, single-cell RNA-sequencing, or cellular imaging.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters from international researchers.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointment: ¥200,000 to ¥250,000/month living stipend with state-of-the-art bioimaging laboratory access
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition fully subsidized under WPI research program.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Annual WPI doctoral fellowship application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Osaka University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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