OpenFieldKeio PhD in Molecular Medicine & Regenerative Biology
Four-year medical doctorate located at the Shinanomachi Campus in central Tokyo, conducting pioneering research in induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, neural regeneration, and precision oncology.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree or 6-year medical degree (MBBS/MD) with high academic distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 92.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior laboratory research experience in stem cell biology, neuroscience, or genetics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Keio Medical School Doctoral Fellowship: ¥180,000/month plus laboratory research funds
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 screening fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition offset through departmental fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026 (Annual doctoral admission round)
- 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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