OpenFieldDoctoral Research Grant in Environmental Microbiology and Bioremediation
Investigates microbial biodegradation of microplastics and industrial PFAS contaminants in the Seto Inland Sea coastal waters.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Ph.D. or master's degree in Environmental Science, Microbiology, or Chemical Ecology.
- English language proficiency
- English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research proposal, methodology for mass spectrometry analysis, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,800,000 JPY annual research grant co-funded by Japanese Ministry of the Environment
- Application fee
- ¥0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Okayama University Tsushima Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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