Opportunities from Hokkaido University Graduate School of Science

The International Graduate Course for Data-driven and Hypothesis-driven Science develops researchers who combine data-driven and hypothesis-driven approaches. The October 2027 special programme has five fully funded MEXT slots: four doctoral scholarships for three years and one Master's scholarship for two years. Applicants must first contact a prospective supervisor, then email the initial application package to the Office for International Academic Support during the official submission window.

Applicants must hold nationality of a country with which Japan has diplomatic relations and generally must have been born on or after 2 April 1992. Japanese nationals are not eligible at application unless an eligible dual national renounces Japanese nationality by the required time. Applicants need academic preparation suitable for Master's or doctoral study in the participating science fields and must satisfy English-proficiency requirements. The official call states that qualified international applicants may apply, with preference given to applicants from Southwest and Southeast Asia.