OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Structural Biology and Supramolecular Medicine
Advanced doctoral research co-supervised with RIKEN scientists, utilizing 950 MHz NMR and cryo-electron microscopy to resolve atomic structures of membrane receptors and oncogenic protein complexes.
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 in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Pharmacy (min 3.2/4.0 GPA)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master thesis abstract, curriculum vitae, and 3-page research proposal on macromolecular biophysics
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from research supervisors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- MEXT Monbukagakusho University Recommendation Scholarship (¥145,000/month stipend plus full tuition waiver) and YCU Doctoral Research Fellowships
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥535,800 per year (waived for MEXT scholars)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (April 2027 Intake) / June 15, 2027 (October Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Yokohama City University - Tsurumi Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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