OpenFieldPostdoctoral Fellowship in Tohoku Fermented Foods and Microbiology
Twelve-month laboratory research fellowship isolating novel lactic acid bacteria and koji molds from traditional Miyagi miso and sake breweries to develop probiotic health supplements.
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 food science, microbiology, or applied biochemistry within 5 years.
- English language proficiency
- English B2 or Japanese B2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Curriculum vitae, research proposal, and three major peer-reviewed publication reprints.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥3,200,000 annual research salary supported by the Miyagi Industrial Technology Center
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Miyagi Gakuin Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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