OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Life Sciences Research Studentship
Three-year doctoral research position at the Faculty of Life Sciences investigating protein translocases in mitochondrial membranes.
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 molecular biology, biochemistry, or biophysics with minimum 3.2 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's dissertation summary and list of scientific publications or conference presentations
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters from tenured biological science professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥150,000 monthly fellowship stipend plus complete high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy access
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition fully reimbursed through university graduate research fellowship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 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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