Description

Degree Level

The degree levels offered under the CSC-YNU Joint Scholarship Program are:

• Doctoral Students (PhD): This scholarship is for students pursuing full-time doctoral studies in various graduate schools at Yokohama National University.
• Co-supervised Doctoral Study Students: This is for students who wish to carry out part of their doctoral research at Yokohama National University in collaboration with their home institution.
• Postdoctoral Fellows: This category is for individuals who have completed their doctoral degree and are interested in postdoctoral research opportunities at YNU.

So, the program is primarily focused on doctoral and postdoctoral studies.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits

Scholarships Opportunities Offered:

1. Doctoral Students

YNU provides full scholarships for Chinese doctoral students enrolling in its graduate schools in October 2025 or April 2026. The participating graduate schools and their respective programs include:

• Graduate School of International Social Sciences (Quota: 5 doctoral students)
• Graduate School of Engineering Science
• Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences
• Graduate School of Urban Innovation

Note: Some programs like the International Ph.D. Program in Economics require earlier applications (October 15–November 5, 2024).

2. Co-supervised Doctoral Study Students

For students wishing to pursue part of their doctoral research at YNU, this program allows special research enrollment between October 2025 and March 2026. Approximately 10 students are admitted under this category.

3. Visiting Fellows/Postdoctoral Fellows

• Visiting Fellows: Research periods of 3–12 months.
• Postdoctoral Fellows: Research periods of 6–24 months.

Key Benefits

• Application Fee Exemption: No application fee for candidates.
• Full Tuition Support: Admission and tuition fees are waived for successful applicants.
• Global Recognition: Study and conduct research at a prestigious Japanese university under expert academic supervision.
• Study and conduct research at a prestigious Japanese university under expert academic supervision.

Eligible Nationalities

This scholarship is open to Chinese citizens.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible candidates must 

• Have a good academic background. 
• Have Chinese nationality.

For more information visit the link given down below

Application Procedure

1. Eligibility Check 

Candidates must have a master’s program GPA of 2.30 (out of 3.00) or above. Ensure other academic and language qualifications are met.

2. Find a Prospective Advisor Identify a faculty advisor from YNU's list. 

Secure a Conditional Acceptance Form by consulting with the advisor. 

3. Submit Application Documents

Submit documents online between January 13 and January 28, 2025 (Doctoral Students) or January 15 and January 30, 2024 (Co-supervised Students).

Required Documents:

• Application Form
• Research Proposal
• Academic Transcripts
• Certificate of Graduation
• Official Recommendation Letter
• Language Proficiency Documents

4. Screening Results

• Notifications will be sent by February 27, 2025. Short-listed applicants will receive a Letter of Conditional Acceptance.