2026 SSP PhD Scholarship at Kochi University of Technology, Japan for International Applicants

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) at Kochi University of Technology (KUT) offers a fully funded PhD opportunity for international students in engineering, conducted entirely in English. The program provides financial support, supervision from SSP professors, and opportunities for international mentorship. The scholarship is designed for highly motivated researchers who wish to pursue doctoral studies in cutting-edge laboratories.

Monthly stipend; Full tuition waiver; Exemption from enrolment and examination fees; Relocation support; Research supervision by SSP-listed professors

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (18+ years of education), be 35 years old or younger at enrolment, have a strong academic and research background, demonstrate English proficiency, and obtain supervisor approval before applying formally.

Submit an online pre-application request to preferred supervisors, obtain supervisor approval to apply formally, then proceed with the formal application and required documents.