GoOpportunities currently lists 15 PhD scholarships in Japan. The nearest dated deadline is 15 November 2026. Funding on offer: 12 fully funded, 3 stipend.
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
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.
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
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).
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Kochi University of Technology 2027 is a fully funded scholarships opportunity based in Japan for phd candidates. It is open to international and domestic students. Applications are submitted the official application portal, with a deadline of april 09, 2027.
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
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.
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
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.