OIST PhD Program (fully funded)
Every PhD student at OIST receives full tuition and a research assistantship, whatever their nationality; the current round closes on 15 November 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
PhD
Destination
Japan
Funding
Full tuition plus a Research Assistantship; relocation support including moving and travel expenses. The pages state no stipend amount.
Eligible applicants
Applicants with a BSc, MSc or equivalent, any nationality
Photo: OIST from Onna Village, Japan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
OIST PhD Program (fully funded) is offered by Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) for PhD study in Japan. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Research assistantship salary
Included
Relocation and travel
Included
Full tuition plus a Research Assistantship; relocation support including moving and travel expenses. The pages state no stipend amount. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Applicants with a BSc, MSc or equivalent, any nationality.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- TOEFL iBT or IELTS if your degree was not taught or examined in English; no minimum score (used to decide on preparatory courses).
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Japan
Official eligibility summary
Applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent, or must expect to complete one before enrolment. The FAQ states funding is for all students regardless of nationality.
Applicant profile
- Applicants with a BSc, MSc or equivalent, any nationality
Study route
- PhD study in Japan
Current-cycle criteria
- Applicants need a bachelor's or master's degree, or equivalent, or must expect to complete one before enrolment. The FAQ states funding is for all students regardless of nationality.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Transcript and diploma
- Statement of purpose (up to 800 words)
- CV
- 2-5 recommendation letters
- Passport details
- ID photo
- English test score
How to apply
- 1
Choose a Faculty of Interest in the online application
- 2
Invite 2 to 5 recommenders
- 3
Submit once two letters are in
- 4
Attend the interview if shortlisted
Application timeline
Application cycle
The page lists no deadline for the next intake; results are announced in February or June depending on when you apply.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.