Application Deadline: November 10, 2026.
LOCATION: Japan
The special international graduate program (IGP) : Life Science Researcher Training Program for Solving Global Issues is financially supported by the Japanese Government, MEXT. This program aims to train the international research pioneers in life sciences with hopes for a fruitful future in their home country. It provides scholarship to outstanding international students from any country to undertake a PhD or master course study at Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University
ELIGIBILITY:
All countries with diplomatic relations with Japan.
Academic Field: Laboratories in the IGP programme (students must select a lab and supervisor aligned with their research interests).
Eligible programme: Postgraduate Scholarship
Applicants must:
Contact prospective supervisors and obtain permission to enroll in a laboratory.
Submit required documents via supervisor to the IGP office.
Be physically and mentally healthy.
Meet academic qualifications (Master’s or Doctoral admission requirements).
Provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent).
Required Documents:
MEXT Scholarship application form.
Field of study and study programme outline.
Recommendation letter (Dean or higher).
Valid passport copy.
Official transcripts.
Certificate of graduation/expected graduation.
Summary of Master’s thesis or undergraduate research.
Proof of English proficiency.
Additional info confirmation sheet.
To Apply:
Review the IGP laboratory list and contact prospective supervisors.
Obtain supervisor approval (Laboratory Screening).
Submit documents to supervisor.
Supervisor forwards documents to IGP office by 10 December 2026.
Await screening results and the final recommendation to MEXT.
BENEFIT:
Full tuition coverage.
Monthly stipend (amount set by MEXT).
Economy-class airfare to and from Japan.
Research support and supervision in Japanese laboratories.
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