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Ph.D. in Cancer Immunotherapy & Molecular Oncology

Doctoral research degree focusing on tumor-specific antigen discovery, cancer peptide vaccines, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and adoptive cell therapy protocols.

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
Medical degree or master in immunology, biochemistry, or oncology with 3.20+ GPA
English language proficiency
TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Research statement outlining molecular oncology project and prior publications
Recommendation letters
Two academic letters of recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend
Hokkaido Medical Research Foundation Doctoral Fellowship (¥100,000/month)
Application fee
¥30,000 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
¥535,800 per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline
January 10, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-16

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Sapporo Medical University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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