OpenFieldKoyama Astronomical Observatory Graduate Research Fellowship
Two-year graduate fellowship conducting observational astrophysics and developing near-infrared spectrographs on the 1.3-meter Araki Telescope.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in physics, astronomy, or mathematics with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80 (or JLPT N2)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate thesis summary and four-page research plan in observational astronomy
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from astronomy or physics professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥120,000 monthly research stipend plus full access to optical instrumentation laboratories
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full or 50% tuition waiver grants available for selected research fellows
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Sangyo University (KSU) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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