OpenFieldKobe University Maritime Sciences and Autonomous Ship Navigation Fellowship
Graduate fellowship based at the Fukae Campus investigating maritime collision avoidance algorithms, satellite AIS telemetry, and clean hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion for cargo vessels.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Maritime Science, Control Engineering, or Naval Architecture
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research outline on autonomous vessel navigation or green marine propulsion
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥1,500,000 annual research stipend plus full access to the training ship Fukae Maru and navigational simulation suites
- Application fee
- ¥0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fellowship research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kobe University - Rokkodai Main Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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