OpenFieldPhD in Integrated Sciences for Life (Plant Biotechnology & Bioresource Science)
Advanced doctoral training in molecular plant physiology, genome editing, marine aquaculture, and environmental microbiology at the Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life.
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 Agricultural Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Plant Biology
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Documented laboratory experience in gene editing or crop stress genetics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- JST SPRING Doctoral Fellowship: ¥180,000/month research stipend + research allowance
- Application fee
- ¥30,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- Waived under JST SPRING fellowship scheme
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 20, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hiroshima University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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