OpenFieldInstitute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (ICReDD) Placements
World Premier International (WPI) research placements combining artificial intelligence, quantum chemical calculations, and experimental synthesis to invent new chemical reactions.
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 chemistry, computational science, or materials.
- English language proficiency
- High level of English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience in quantum chemical calculations, machine learning, or organic synthesis.
- 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 access to computational supercomputing and automated synthesis labs
- 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 Hokkaido University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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