HKUC Regional Revitalization and Industrial Innovation Fellowship

Joint graduate research fellowship conducting collaborative projects with Hanshin-Awaji industrial enterprises in robotics, medical devices, biotechnology, and sustainable port transport.

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: Matriculated master or doctoral student in engineering, economics, or environmental science at a member university
English language proficiency: Working proficiency in Japanese
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Joint industry-academic research proposal (4 pages) endorsed by faculty and corporate partner
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: ¥1,200,000 annual research grant co-funded by Hyogo Prefecture and the Kobe Chamber of Commerce
Application fee: ¥0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Fellowship stipend award

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Hyogo-Kobe University Consortium (HKUC) documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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