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Kyoto Historic Timber Architecture & Garden Preservation Fellowship

Postgraduate fellowship analyzing seismic retrofitting of wooden machiya townhouses and historic temple garden water conservation techniques.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

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 architecture, landscape design, or cultural conservation.
English language proficiency
Japanese JLPT N2.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Portfolio of historic architectural survey drawings.
Recommendation letters
Two letters of evaluation.

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

Financial support / stipend
¥1,800,000 annual research fellowship funded via Kyoto Heritage Trust
Application fee
¥0
Tuition / joining costs
¥0

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 1, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

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

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