Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship in Japan 2026

The Otsuka Toshimi Scholarship is a fully funded program for international students pursuing Master’s or PhD studies at Japanese universities. It provides substantial annual financial support and opportunities for scientific collaboration, with additional benefits such as access to conferences and ongoing research funding. The program targets researchers and students in medicine, public health, and business administration, supporting rigorous academic work and the ability to focus on research full-time.

Financial support for living expenses, potential access to annual conferences with leaders and scientists in Japan, ongoing research funding to support laboratory work and studies.

Applicants must be international students enrolled or about to enroll in a master’s or doctoral program at a prestigious Japanese university; doctoral applicants typically should be under 38 years old and master’s applicants under 35 at the time of application.

Candidates should secure admission to a Japanese university, create an account on the foundation’s site during the annual application window, and upload required documents (admission offer, research plan, recommendations, language certificates). Finalists are invited to an interview with foundation experts.