Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) · OIST Graduate University
Bourse OIST PhD Program à l'OIST (Okinawa), doctorat
This scholarship has not been translated into English yet. The facts below are still accurate. Read the French version
- Country Japon
- Level Doctorate
- Funding Fully funded
- Language Anglais
- Verified on 26 September 2026
See the sources
- OIST PhD Program : page officiellePrimary source
- OIST PhD Program : procedure de candidatureSecondary source
The OIST PhD program in Japan offers a five-year curriculum with laboratory rotations for international students, providing full financial support that covers tuition fees as well as a stipend to assist with living expenses. Applications close on 15 November 2026, that is 39 days.
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How to apply
Check the blocking conditions before preparing your application.
Fit with your profile
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Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 15 November 202623:59 (JST UTC+9) | Open |
Conditions
Blocking requirements
Participation à l'Admissions Workshop
Assets
Candidatures féminines et groupes sous-représentés
Watch points
Disponibilité de supervision
What is actually funded
- Tuition
- Allocation de subsistance
- Logement
- Services de bien-être
Countries covered
Open to candidates of all nationalities for a PhD in science and technology, with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent degree completed before enrollment.. The scheme is worldwide. If your previous degree was not taught in English, a TOEFL iBT or IELTS score less than 2 years old is required, and you must also confirm that a research unit has supervision capacity.
Application pathway
A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.
- 01
Check the conditions
Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.
- 02
Prepare the documents
Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.
- 03
Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
- 04
Track the cycle
Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.
Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Relevés de notes et diplômesCopies scannées des relevés de notes et diplômes (BSc, MSc). Traduction anglaise requise si nécessaire.
- Déclaration d'intention (Statement of Purpose)Maximum 800 mots. Doit couvrir les aspirations de recherche et l'adéquation avec OIST.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)Résumé du parcours académique, expérience de recherche, compétences et accomplissements.
- Lettres de recommandation2 à 5 lettres de professeurs. Pas de lettres de lab members ou postdocs.
- PasseportScan de la page photo. Autre pièce d'identité gouvernementale acceptée si passeport indisponible.
- Photo d'identitéPhoto récente (moins de 3 mois) en orientation standard.
And you, on this one?
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What we verified
Each statement below was checked against the official source on the date shown.
Programme entièrement financé
Method: Lecture de la page Admissions
Date limite 15 novembre 2026
Method: Lecture de la page Apply to PhD
The deadline is close
Decide before 15 November
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