Excellent PhD students with a strong desire to pursue studies/research in interdisciplinary, international, or academic/industry collaborative areas are invited by Tohoku University to apply for its Doctoral Fellowships for the academic year 2022-2023.
The Tohoku University Advanced Graduate School offers this doctoral fellowship to all Japanese nationals and foreign national students. The scholarship is valued at JPY 180,000 monthly and will award the selected candidates an additional annual research grant worth JPY 340,000. The applicants must apply for a doctoral study programme at the Advanced Graduate School at Tohoku to be considered.
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Summary
A fine programme for applicants in Japan.Informally referred to as Tonpei, the Tohoku University, or Tohokudai is a Japanese national university located in Sendai, Miyagi, in the T?Hoku Region, Japan. It is internationally recognized for its outstanding standards in education and research. Tohoku University is ranked 275th in Best Global Universities.
Why choose to study at Tohoku University? Tohoku University has firmly adhered to its “Open Door” policy since its foundation in 1907 as Japan’s third National University. Tohoku University has maintained its “Research First” policy. It has consistently promoted world-class research through active participation in international educational networks and inviting leading academics from around the globe.
Established in 1907, Tohoku University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Sendai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Miyagi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, Tohoku University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Tohoku University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 112 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Japanese higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.