OpenFieldGraduate Research Fellowship in Seismic Engineering and Urban Disaster Mitigation
Two-year master's research fellowship at the Disaster Prevention Research Institute studying earthquake ground motion simulation and structural dampers.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, or geophysics with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or IELTS 6.0 for international applicants
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate thesis summary and four-page research plan on earthquake resistance
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from civil engineering professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥100,000 monthly research stipend plus full access to shake table testing facilities in Machida
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 graduate application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥900,000 per academic year (tuition waiver grants available)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kokushikan University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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