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Kobeyakka Graduate Doctoral Research Fellowship in Medicinal Chemistry

Three-to-four year doctoral fellowship providing full tuition remission and research funding for scholars synthesizing novel heterocyclic bioactive molecules.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 Science in pharmacy, chemistry, or biology with grade point average above 3.2/4.0
English language proficiency
TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; JLPT N2 required for clinical laboratory integration
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Master's thesis manuscript and 1,500-word doctoral research plan in synthetic organic chemistry
Recommendation letters
Two letters of recommendation from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend
Full tuition coverage (¥1,100,000/year value) plus annual research stipend of ¥600,000
Application fee
¥30,000 (doctoral entrance examination fee)
Tuition / joining costs
¥1,100,000/year (fully covered by fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 20, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

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