Scholarship
OIST Fully Funded PhD Program 2027
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Okinawa, Japan (in person)
·3 ш
·ScholarshipCloses in 65 days
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Application deadlineNov 15, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Study levelDoctoral / PhD
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsFull tuition plus annual support of about JPY 2.6 million in year one, increasing to about JPY 3.6 million, with institutional research support. Application fee: JPY 5,000.
Eligible courses or study areasInterdisciplinary science and engineering, including life sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computing and marine/environmental research.
Who can apply
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Open to applicants of every nationality, including Ugandans, who hold or will complete a bachelor’s or master’s degree before enrolment. Selection emphasises academic ability, research potential and interdisciplinary STEM fit; English-language application materials are required.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Prestigious international STEM PhD in Japan with full tuition and substantial annual support. Applicants pay JPY 5,000 plus possible English-test, visa and initial personal costs. Affordability: A. Deadline: 15 November 2026. The programme is highly international and well suited to strong Ugandan science graduates.
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