OpenFieldGakushuin PhD in Organic Synthesis & Asymmetric Catalysis
Four-year chemistry doctorate investigating novel chiral organocatalysts, transition-metal catalyzed C-H bond activation, and total synthesis of bioactive natural products.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in chemistry or chemical biology with high academic distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 85.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior laboratory research experience in multistep organic synthesis, transition metal catalysis, or organocatalysts.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental research assistantship: ¥150,000/month plus laboratory reagents and NMR access
- Application fee
- ¥35,000 screening fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full tuition offset through departmental fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Annual doctoral admission round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Gakushuin University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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