OpenFieldKYOTO Design Lab (D-Lab) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computational Craft
Two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the KYOTO Design Lab exploring the fusion of robotic clay 3D printing, CNC urushi lacquerware finishing, and generative algorithmic design.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Architecture, Industrial Design, Media Technology, or Material Computation
- English language proficiency
- English or Japanese working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, digital portfolio of built prototypes or installations, and 3-page research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from design professors or curators
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥4,500,000 per annum salary plus full D-Lab digital fabrication workshop access and exhibition support
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-exempt postdoctoral appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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