Overview
OIST is accepting worldwide applications for its interdisciplinary, fully funded PhD programme, with the 2027 admissions round closing 15 November 2026.
Complete research opportunity details
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University is accepting applications for its 2027 Admissions Workshop round. The application deadline is 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Japan Standard Time. Shortlisted applicants participate in an online admissions workshop in January–February 2027, with successful candidates able to enroll on 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028. OIST's five-year PhD is interdisciplinary and includes research rotations before thesis research. OIST states that the PhD is fully funded for students of all nationalities. Current student-support information says first-year financial support is approximately JPY 2.6 million taxable and can increase with academic progress to approximately JPY 3.6 million, with tuition support included. The application fee is JPY 5,000.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants of any nationality may apply if they hold a bachelor's, master's or equivalent degree, or expect to complete that degree before their OIST enrollment date. Applicants should identify research areas and faculty of interest, meet OIST's academic requirements, prepare all application materials in English and be available for the admissions workshop if shortlisted.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified against OIST's official PhD application, admissions, FAQ and student-support pages on 26 August 2026. The 2027 deadline is 15 November 2026 at 23:59 JST. OIST explicitly describes the PhD as fully funded for domestic and international students.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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