Research Students
Research Student
The MEXT Scholarship Research Students program offers applicants the opportunity to spend 18 or 24 months conducting independent research under a Japanese professor.
While any field of study is eligible for the scholarship, applicants must find a Japanese professor willing to supervise their research, which should be related to their undergraduate field of study. Please note that finding a professor does not guarantee placement with that specific individual. For further details, please refer to the Application Guidelines linked below.
Before applying, applicants should ensure that their chosen Japanese universities accept international students. For degree courses in English, please use the resources below:
Application Deadline
To Be Determined; details will be posted once available
Interview and Test
To Be Determined; details will be posted once available
Application Guidelines & Forms
The documents listed below comprise the entire application packet including informational guidelines as well as application materials to be submitted. All application documents must be submitted together in a single packet to the MEXT Scholarship Office at the Denver Consulate.
Application Guidelines
Application Forms
- Application Form for FY2027
- Placement Preference Application Form for FY2027
- Field of Study and Research Plan
- Certificate of Health
Note: Certificate of Health must be filled out by a medical doctor or healthcare professional. - Recommendation Letter Sample
Note: This is a sample. Any form/style of letter is acceptable.
Notes
- Please ensure that you thoroughly review all information provided in the Application Guidelines.
- Only complete application packets will be considered for review.
- All application materials must be submitted together in one packet to the MEXT Scholarship Office.
- Please submit all completed applications to:
MEXT Scholarship Office
Consulate-General of Japan in Denver
1225 17th Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80202
If you have any questions concerning the scholarships or application procedures, please contact MEXT Scholarship Office at cgjd-pr[@]de.mofa.go.jp.