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Doctoral research attachmentJPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.

NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027

Last verified 23 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility. Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current officia

Provider
National Institute for Materials Science
Host country
Japan
Deadline
2027-01-08 — Not published

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential.
Funding
JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.
Study level
Doctoral research attachment
Deadline
2027-01-08 — Not published

Key eligibility criteria

  • Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated.
  • Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential.

Recorded funding information

  • JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.

About the NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 (2026)

## Funding JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility. ## Funding exclusions and conditions Utilities paid by student. Insurance required. Family visas unsupported. Airfare not promised. Current partner list contains no African university, so relevant to Africans studying at listed institutions abroad. ## Eligibility Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential. ## Application timing Status: OPEN. 2027-01-08 — Not published ## How to apply Contact the relevant home-university nomination office and proposed NIMS supervisor. The partner university submits nominees; its internal deadline may precede the central deadline. Official application/programme: https://www.nims.go.jp/students/en/application/ ## Official sources - https://www.nims.go.jp/students/en/application/ - https://www.nims.go.jp/students/en/international/ ## Source limitations Home-university internal nomination deadlines may be substantially earlier; e.g. Chulalongkorn’s OIA related call gives 4 December 2026. Not open to every Africa-based student. ## Publication recheck Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions. Always confirm final requirements, admission timing, funding and any visa restrictions with the official provider before applying.

Funding information

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  • JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.

NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 eligibility

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  • Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated.
  • Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential.

NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.nims.go.jp/students/en/application/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027-01-08 — Not published. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027-01-08 — Not published. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027-01-08 — Not published

      Provider deadline information: 2027-01-08 — Not published. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Current/upcoming cycle and funding supported by official evidence; retain stated academic and African nationality/residence conditions.
    Last checked 10/23/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027?+

    Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential.

    What funding does the NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 offer?+

    Listed funding: JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027-01-08 — Not published. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.nims.go.jp/students/en/application/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Full-time graduate students at an existing ICGP partner university, remaining registered throughout 6–12 months; home-university nomination and research match required. No nationality restriction stated. Current official-source clarification: Only doctoral students at ICGP partner universities, recommended through university and remaining enrolled there. African nationality alone is insufficient; partner-institution enrolment is essential.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027-01-08 — Not published. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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