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PhD in Advanced Inorganic Ceramics and Crystal Engineering

Three-year research doctorate at the Ceramics Research Laboratory (Tajimi Campus), synthesizing lead-free piezoelectric perovskites, solid-state battery ceramic membranes, and thermal barrier coatings.

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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 Engineering or Science in Materials Science, Inorganic Chemistry, or Applied Physics with top honors
English language proficiency
Fluent English or Japanese research communication
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis copy, publication list, and 4-page doctoral research project proposal
Recommendation letters
Two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors

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

Financial support / stipend
Fully funded: JSPS Research Fellowship (¥200,000/month) plus full tuition waiver and lab consumables
Application fee
¥30,000
Tuition / joining costs
Full tuition exemption available based on academic merit

Dates and verification

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

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Nagoya Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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