OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Functional Foods & Molecular Nutrition
Doctoral research degree centered on bioactive food components, gut microbiota modulation, anti-inflammatory nutraceuticals, and metabolic syndrome intervention trials.
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 nutrition or life sciences with peer-reviewed publication or strong thesis
- English language proficiency
- Fluent Japanese or English research proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral dissertation proposal and copies of prior published research papers
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from graduate professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition waiver and doctoral research assistantship funding (¥100,000/month)
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full scholarship available for top doctoral candidates
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nakamura Gakuen University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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