Fully-funded Ph.d. scholarship at Kochi University of Technology, Japan is currently open for interested and qualified candidates to apply.

The fully-funded PhD Scholarship is open for all international students for the academic year 2022-2023 at Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Kochi University of Technology, Japan. Importantly, this is an ALL expenses covered scholarship, including monthly stipends.

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the development of advanced research at the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Through the 3-year curriculum, Kochi University of Technology (KUT) provides comprehensive education in the multidisciplinary environment. Every year, KUT enrolls approximately 15 selected doctoral students to work in specific research projects. Each student pursues a doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting his/her host professor in his/her research projects and receiving monthly payment in return for his/her contribution to the projects. This program is for those who have strong intention to engage in his/her research projects for the whole three years acquiring profound knowledge and skill and ability to become a full-fledged researcher, and aspire to satisfy the degree requirements accordingly.

DURATION THE FULLY-FUNDED PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP

The duration of the Ph.D. Scholarship is 3 Years.

FIELDS OF RESEARCH PROJECTS

Scholarships are available at the Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering.

• Environmental Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
• Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
• Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
• Information Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
• Infrastructure Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
• Economics and Management (Eikokuji Campus)

FINANCIAL COVERAGE OF THE FULLY-FUNDED PH.D. SCHOLARSHIP

Kochi University of Technology scholarship for international students include the followings:

• Entrance examination fee
• Enrollment fee & tuition fee.
• Monthly living expenses
• Travel expenses
• Initial living costs

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Latvia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Senegal, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, etc.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must meet all the eligibility criteria below:

• Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree before enrollment.
• Excellent academic records.
• Applicants must be less than 35 years ages.
• All applicants must have high English proficiency.
• Applicants must have the knowledge required for the research projects

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2022.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP:

The process of this scholarship is online, please CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP LINK AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES.

 

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