OpenFieldWaseda PhD in Applied Chemistry & Advanced Energy Materials
Three-year doctoral program investigating organic radical batteries, solid electrolytes, porous coordination polymers, and sustainable energy storage systems.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Polymer Chemistry.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated first-author publications in polymer batteries, organic synthesis, or nanomaterial catalysis.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: MEXT and Waseda Research Fellowships providing ¥147,000/month plus tuition exemptions
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,350,000/year (scholarship eligible).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Annual recruitment review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Waseda University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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