OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Applied Marine Biosciences
Three-year doctoral dissertation research program producing global leaders in fish germ-cell manipulation, marine bioactive discovery, deep-sea ecology, and ocean biogeochemical cycles.
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 Marine Sciences, Biology, or Fisheries Science with honors.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 85+ or IELTS 6.5+ (English dissertation track available).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, publication list, 4-page doctoral research project proposal, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendations from graduate research supervisors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1) and TUMSAT Doctoral Research Grant
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per academic year (fully waivable)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyokaiyo University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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