OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Quantum Science & Advanced Materials
Three-year doctoral research program investigating laser plasma physics, high-temperature superconductor alloys, and synchrotron radiation spectroscopy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in physics, applied physics, or materials science.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral dissertation research proposal (4 pages) and published research papers.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1/DC2) ¥200,000/month
- Application fee
- ¥35,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥850,000/year (fully offset by research assistantship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nihon University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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