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RIKEN Fugaku Supercomputing Computational Biology Fellowship

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship conducting molecular dynamics simulations of membrane protein complexes and drug-target binding affinities using the world-leading Fugaku supercomputer in Kobe.

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
PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or High-Performance Computing.
English language proficiency
Fluent technical English.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required.
Thesis / Research statement
Curriculum vitae, publication record, and four-page high-performance computing research proposal.
Recommendation letters
Three academic reference letters.

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

Financial support / stipend
¥3,600,000 annual postdoctoral research salary and direct supercomputer CPU node allocation
Application fee
¥0
Tuition / joining costs
¥0

Dates and verification

Application deadline
April 30, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kwansei Gakuin University - Kobe Sanda Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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