OpenFieldJapanese Olympic Committee (JOC) High Performance Training Fellowship
Twelve-month postdoctoral research fellowship collaborating with national team coaches preparing athletes for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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 sports medicine, biomechanics, or exercise science.
- English language proficiency
- English B2 or Japanese B2.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal (max 2,500 words), curriculum vitae, and three key publication reprints.
- Recommendation letters
- National Olympic Committee or university referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥2,000,000 fellowship grant and access to the Nittaidai High Performance Center
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nippon Sport Science University - Yokohama Kenshidai Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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