MEXT Japanese Government Research Student Scholarship
Program Description
MEXT Scholarships cover full tuition, living expenses, and travel for international students wishing to study at top Japanese medical and research institutions specializing in stem cell research, robotics in surgery, and oncology.
Eligibility & Requirements
• Bachelor\'s degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, or Science.
• Under 35 years of age.
• Willingness to learn Japanese language.
• Under 35 years of age.
• Willingness to learn Japanese language.
How to Apply
Apply via Embassy Recommendation route (Japanese Embassy in home country) or University Recommendation route directly.
Benefits & Funding
• Full university matriculation and tuition fee waiver.
• Monthly allowance of 143,000 JPY to 145,000 JPY (~$1,000/month).
• Roundtrip international airfare between home country and Japan.
• 6-month intensive Japanese language preparatory course.
• Monthly allowance of 143,000 JPY to 145,000 JPY (~$1,000/month).
• Roundtrip international airfare between home country and Japan.
• 6-month intensive Japanese language preparatory course.
Recommended Skills
Regenerative Medicine
Lab Research
Japanese / English
Important Application & Program Notes
Pass preliminary embassy screening consisting of written exam and oral interview.