OpenFieldKeio University Design the Future Award & MEXT University Recommendation Scholarships
Prestigious Japanese government doctoral award administered through Keio University, offering complete financial support, tuition waivers, and airfare for premier international research scholars.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum GPA of 2.30 on a 3.00 scale (equivalent to 80% or 3.4/4.0 GPA) in previous university degrees.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Superior academic record, thesis summary, and detailed proposed research outline.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from deans or academic professors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% Fully funded: Monthly living allowance of ¥145,000 to ¥148,000/month, full tuition waiver, and round-trip economy airfare
- Application fee
- ¥0 screening fee for MEXT applicants
- Tuition / joining costs
- 100% covered by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Priority round for Autumn 2027 enrollment)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Keio University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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