OIST’s current PhD application round closes on 15 November 2026 at 23:59 Japan Standard Time. Shortlisted applicants attend an online admissions workshop between 18 January and 7 February 2027.
Who can apply?
Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or expect to complete it before enrolment. Research interests should fit the institute’s available scientific supervision.
Funding and benefits
OIST describes its programme as a fully funded five-year PhD. The curriculum begins with lab rotations and develops into an individual research project. Review the official student-support terms for the current financial package.
How to apply and important dates
Create an account in the official graduate application system and upload the English-language PDF documents. Select faculty interests carefully, using the supervision-availability information. Admission is to the programme, not an automatic place in one laboratory.
Documents and preparation
Prepare the current application checklist, academic records, recommendations and English evidence. Participation in the admissions workshop is required if invited.
Before you submit
Make a personal checklist from the official instructions. Check that your name matches your identity documents, that uploaded files are readable and that your referees have enough time. Save a copy of your submission and its confirmation. If the provider changes its announcement, follow its current instructions rather than an older listing.
Frequently asked question
Must I already have a master’s degree?
No. The published eligibility accepts a bachelor’s or master’s degree completed before enrolment.
Official source and verification
Source checked on 25 October 2026: official provider announcement and application guidance. Funding, eligibility and schedules can change. Find Global Scholarships is an independent information publisher; applications are handled by the provider.
