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15 PhD Scholarships in Japan

GoOpportunities currently lists 15 PhD scholarships in Japan. The nearest dated deadline is 15 November 2026. Funding on offer: 12 fully funded, 3 stipend.

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Latest PhD scholarships in Japan

MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 (Embassy Applications)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Stipend
  • Japan

MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship 2025 (Embassy Applications) is a stipend scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of each embassy has set its deadline.

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MEXT Titech University Scholarship 2024, Japan (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

MEXT Titech University Scholarship 2024, Japan (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of november 29, 2023 at 23:59 (jst).

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University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

University of Osaka MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to non-japanese with diplomatic ties to japan. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of 1st september 2025.

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Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan University Scholarship 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of 10th october 2025.

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MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Asia Pacific University, Japan (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

MEXT Scholarship 2026 at Asia Pacific University, Japan (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of 12th november 2025.

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List of BS MS PhD Scholarships in Japan 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

List of BS MS PhD Scholarships in Japan 2026 (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of november 12, 2025, or january 9, 2026.

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Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2025 in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2025 in Japan (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of each department has its deadline.

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MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan (Embassy Track – Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan (Embassy Track is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of varies by embassy.

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University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan (Fully Funded) is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of 30th october 2026.

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Tohoku University IGPAS 2027 – Amazing Fully Funded MEXT Scholarship in Japan

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

Tohoku University IGPAS 2027 is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of november 15, 2026.

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Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 in Japan | Apply Now

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Stipend
  • Japan

Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027 in Japan | Apply Now is a stipend scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to international students living outside japan. Applications are submitted online, with a deadline of 31 october 2026, 1:00 pm jst.

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Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

Hokkaido University MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to eligible candidates. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of october 29, 2026.

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Excellent MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan | Fully Funded

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Fully Funded
  • Japan

Excellent MEXT Scholarship 2027 in Japan is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to international students from eligible countries. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of varies by embassy, country and participating university.

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CWAJ Graduate Scholarship 2027 in Japan for Non-Japanese Women

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a Verified

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan a logo
  • PhD
  • Stipend
  • Japan

CWAJ Graduate Scholarship 2027 in Japan for Non-Japanese Women is a stipend scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to non-japanese women. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of october 5, 2026, 10:00 pm jst.

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Frequently asked questions

How many PhD scholarships in Japan are open right now?
15 PhD scholarships are currently listed for Japan on GoOpportunities.
What is the nearest deadline for PhD scholarships in Japan?
The nearest dated deadline is 15 November 2026 for "Tohoku University IGPAS 2027 – Amazing Fully Funded MEXT Scholarship in Japan". Some listings have rolling or unspecified deadlines.
What types of funding do PhD scholarships in Japan offer?
Among the current listings: 12 fully funded, 3 stipend. Funding for the remaining listings is not specified.