OpenFieldNewSUBARU Synchrotron Materials Doctoral Research Fellowship
Three-year fully funded doctoral research fellowship utilizing the NewSUBARU 1.5 GeV synchrotron storage ring for soft X-ray spectroscopy and nano-machining.
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 or Engineering with 3.4/4.0 GPA in physics, chemistry, or materials science
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis and 1,500-word research proposal utilizing synchrotron radiation
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic letters of recommendation from university professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,500,000 annual living stipend plus full tuition exemption and synchrotron beamline time allocation
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (fully waived under fellowship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hyogo documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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