Consortium Interdisciplinary Biomedical Innovation Seminar and Research Grant

Collaborative grant enabling graduate medical and engineering students to participate in translational research at the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC) on Port Island.

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: Enrolled in graduate biomedical, pharmacy, or bioengineering program at an HKUC institution
English language proficiency: English or Japanese proficiency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Translational biomedical research proposal aligned with KBIC priorities
Recommendation letters: Laboratory director recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: ¥500,000 laboratory project grant plus seminar residency at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Kobe
Application fee: ¥0 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Project research grant

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 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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