OpenFieldOMU International Research Leader Doctoral Fellowship
JST-sponsored doctoral fellowship for outstanding researchers conducting advanced studies in artificial photosynthesis, clean energy conversion, or nanomaterials.
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 Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science (minimum 3.3/4.0 GPA).
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 85 or IELTS 6.5 (or JLPT N1 for Japanese curricula).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Four-page doctoral research project plan and master's thesis abstract.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from graduate research advisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full scholarship: ¥200,000 monthly research stipend + complete tuition fee waiver
- Application fee
- ¥282,000 entrance fee (exempted)
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800/year (100% exempted for fellowship scholars)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Osaka Metropolitan University - Nakamozu Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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