OIST Funded PhD Programme: 2027 Admissions

Critères d'éligibilité

Applicants of all nationalities with a bachelor’s, master’s or equivalent degree completed by enrolment. Selection depends on academic/research preparation and available supervision. Required materials include records, CV, statement, identity/photo documents, 2–5 suitable references and English evidence where applicable.

Présentation du programme

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. OIST’s PhD programme in Okinawa, Japan provides full tuition and living support to admitted students of all nationalities, including African nationals. The official FAQ also describes relocation travel and moving support. Admission is competitive and depends partly on available supervision. Eligibility and application costs Complete a bachelor’s, master’s or equivalent degree before enrolment. Prepare academic records, a statement, CV, identity documents and photo, and 2–5 eligible recommendation letters. At least two letters must reach the system before submission. TOEFL iBT or IELTS evidence from the last two years is required if the qualifying university’s teaching or examination language was not English. The application costs ¥5,000. This fee is non-refundable, and OIST offers no waiver for personal financial hardship. Applicants whose payment is prevented by international sanctions should use OIST’s official contact route rather than assume a waiver. Confirmed round Apply by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 JST (UTC+9) for possible enrolment on 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028. Shortlisted candidates must attend the online admissions workshop scheduled between 18 January and 7 February 2027; dates can change. Check research-unit availability, then use the OIST application portal (https://graduateschool.oist.jp/apply/). Consult the official application requirements (https://www.oist.jp/admissions/phd-program/apply-phd) and funding FAQ (https://www.oist.jp/admissions/faq). Application timing 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). This round offers enrolment on 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028. Official information: https://www.oist.jp/admissions/phd-program/apply-phd Application route: https://graduateschool.oist.jp/apply/ Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Le descriptif détaillé du bailleur reste en anglais, car c'est la langue du dossier de candidature.

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