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
Topics
Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- 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 information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- JPY 120,000/month plus accommodation fee; utilities are student responsibility.
NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program – 2027 eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- 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.
- 1Check 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.
- 2Check 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.
- 3Check 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.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline2027-01-08 — 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.
Ready to apply?
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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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