OpenFieldTohoku University MEXT Scholarship in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine
Japanese Government MEXT scholarship awarded via direct university recommendation to top-tier international graduates entering doctoral studies in medical sciences.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4/4.0 in master's or medical degree.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 7.0+.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Formal MEXT application documents, research proposal, medical certificate, certified transcripts, and degree certificates.
- Recommendation letters
- Two official recommendation letters from dean or thesis advisor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- 100% tuition and admission fee exemption, roundtrip airfare, and ¥147,000 monthly stipend for duration of PhD
- Application fee
- None
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 25, 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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