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Kyoto Seika International Manga Studies Doctoral Fellowship

Three-year doctoral research fellowship at the International Manga Research Center investigating global graphic narrative theory and archival curation.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master's degree in visual arts, literature, cultural studies, or art history with minimum 3.2 GPA
English language proficiency: JLPT N1 or IELTS 6.5 (dissertations may be submitted in Japanese or English)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis and comprehensive doctoral research plan on manga aesthetics or cross-cultural reception
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters from professors of art, literature, or media studies

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

Financial support / stipend: Full tuition waiver plus ¥120,000 monthly living stipend and access to the Kyoto International Manga Museum archives
Application fee: ¥35,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full tuition covered

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 25, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kyoto Seika University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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