OpenFieldPhD in Global Environmental Studies & Climate Governance
Doctoral research program investigating biodiversity preservation treaties, municipal carbon neutrality frameworks, and corporate ESG compliance in Asia.
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 environmental science, international law, public policy, or sociology.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research outline (3,000 words) and list of academic publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS Doctoral Research Fellowship and Sophia University Research Assistantship
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥850,000/year (fully offset by teaching/research fellowships)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Sophia University Yotsuya Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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