OpenFieldTohoku University PhD in Disability Sciences and Rehabilitation Medicine
Advanced doctoral program exploring neurological rehabilitation, motor neuroprosthetics, assistive biomechanical engineering, and clinical epidemiology of chronic impairment.
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 in Rehabilitation, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or Health Sciences.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 85+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis summary, CV, 4-page doctoral research protocol, and official academic records.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1) providing ¥200,000/month plus research grant
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 10, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tohoku University School of Medicine documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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