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YCU Global Medical Innovator Scholarship

Endowed scholarship for exceptional international postgraduate scholars pursuing cancer immunotherapy and neurodegenerative biomarker discovery at the Tsurumi Campus.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Top 10% academic standing in prior university studies
English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 85
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Essay on medical life science contributions to global healthcare and CV
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
¥100,000 monthly living stipend and 100% admission fee waiver
Application fee
¥0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
Direct scholarship grant

Dates and verification

Application deadline
February 28, 2027
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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