OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Perovskite Photovoltaic Energy Technology
Three-year world-leading doctoral program investigating halide perovskite crystallization, flexible solar modules, lead-free tandem photovoltaics, and photoelectrochemical cells.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science or Engineering in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science.
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL iBT 80+).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, publication list, 4-page doctoral research proposal on photovoltaic materials, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from materials science researchers.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Miyasaka Laboratory Doctoral Fellowship providing full tuition exemption plus ¥180,000 monthly research stipend
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥600,000 per academic year (fully waivable)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 10, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Toin University of Yokohama documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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