Doctoral Program in Applied Chemistry and Materials Science (PhD)

Three-year research doctorate investigating novel polymer electrolyte membranes, solid-state battery chemistry, and photocatalytic water splitting under solar radiation.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science with high honors
English language proficiency: 6.5 overall or JLPT N1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Comprehensive doctoral dissertation outline and publication list
Recommendation letters: Two professor recommendation letters

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

Financial support / stipend: MEXT University-Recommended Doctoral Fellowship (Full tuition + ¥145,000 JPY/month)
Application fee: ¥35,000 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by MEXT fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026 (Fall intake nomination)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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

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