PhD Scholarships in Japan
A curated list of phd scholarships in Japan — with funding, eligibility and deadline detail for each. Ranked by relevance and completeness; updated for the latest intake.
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The Sato Yo International Scholarship Foundation has officially opened applications for international students enrolled at the Tokyo University of Science. This highly competitive...
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Are you an international student from Asia studying in Japan and seeking financial support? The Fujii International Scholarship Foundation is offering the 2026 Fujii Scholarship fo...
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Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Life Science is now inviting applications for the IGP-MEXT Scholarship 2025 under its prestigious Life Science Researcher Training Program...
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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue undergraduate, mas...
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Are you an Indonesian graduate from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), Universitas Indonesia (UI), or Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR) dreaming of studyi...
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Waseda University, one of Japan’s leading academic institutions, has officially launched its 2025 international scholarship cycle, offering a wide range of financial aid opportunit...
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Are you an educator or a student of Japanese studies looking to advance your career and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich cultural and academic environment? The Japanese Govern...
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Yokohama National University (YNU) in Japan invites applications for the CSC-YNU Joint Scholarship Program for the academic year 2025-2026. This program is specifically tailored fo...
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Scholarships for International Students at GRIPSGRIPS offers a variety of fully funded scholarships for international students enrolling in 2025 in Japan. These scholarships cover...
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Are you ready to take a transformative step in your academic journey? The 2025 Human Resources Development in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Scholarship, offered by AUN/...
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The International Graduate Program at Saitama University offers exceptional students the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in Engineering, Science, or Philosophy through its E...
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Nitori Foundation International Scholarship 2025 in Japan If you are an international student aspiring to study in Japan or a Japanese student pursuing highe...
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The University of Tsukuba, one of Japan’s leading institutions, offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities for international students seeking to study in Japan in 2025. With...
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Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship 2025 The Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship is once again opening its doors for the 2025 recruitment cyc...
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Calling all aspiring engineers! Osaka University's Graduate School of Engineering Science is offering a remarkable opportunity for international students. The university is accept...
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The University of Electro-Communications (UEC Tokyo) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious Japanese government MEXT Scholarship for the Spring 202...
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Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidates 2025 The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2025 is a prestigious financial aid opportunity specifically designed for...
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Hokkaido University Announces Prestigious EXEX and AI Doctoral Fellowships for 2025 Hokkaido University is now accepting applications for its esteemed EXEX Doctoral Fellowship a...
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The Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) is delighted to announce its grant program for the fiscal year 2025, with applications opening on October 1, 2024. The program aims to s...
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Pursue Advanced Research in Japan with Financial Support: Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 2024 Are you an international student passionate about r...
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The International Liaison Office of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences (GSFS) at the University of Tokyo proudly announces the JEES Scholarship for the Promotion of Japanese...
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Are you an undergraduate, master's, or PhD student in Japan who needs some help with living costs? The Fukuoka Satooya Scholarship at Kyushu University is designed especially for...
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The University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship offered by the Japanese government to international students who want to study at the University of Tokyo. Th...
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The OIST PhD Program 2024 is a highly competitive and prestigious program offered by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), which is located in...
How this list is built
We surface every published scholarship in our directory that matches PhD Scholarships in Japan, ordered by your chosen sort — relevance, newest, or nearest deadline. Only pages with enough genuine opportunities are published. Funding, eligibility and deadlines come from each provider; always confirm details on the official page before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What scholarships are available PhD Scholarships in Japan?
There are 68 scholarships PhD Scholarships in Japan on ScholarshipsAds, including Sato Yo International Foundation Japan Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funde...; Tokushima University Japan Fujii Scholarship 2026; Hokkaido University Japan MEXT Scholarship (Fully Funded). Each listing shows the funding on offer, who is eligible and the application deadline.
When is the application deadline PhD Scholarships in Japan?
Every scholarship PhD Scholarships in Japan has its own deadline - open any listing to see its exact application date.
Are there fully funded scholarships PhD Scholarships in Japan?
Yes, this list includes fully funded scholarships PhD Scholarships in Japan. Use the Funding filter to show only fully funded awards.
Who can apply PhD Scholarships in Japan?
Most scholarships PhD Scholarships in Japan are open to international students who meet the academic and language requirements shown on each listing. Open a scholarship to see its exact eligibility.
