Graduate Degree Monograph Research Program

The Graduate Degree Monograph Research Program is a Fulbright Japan scholarship category supporting doctoral-level research conducted at Japanese universities. The programme funds research stays of approximately 6–10 months with intended start in the 2027 fall term or the 2028 spring term and selects around 20 candidates. It is aimed at those preparing or completing doctoral dissertation research at Japanese higher education institutions.

Research placement at a Japanese university or research institute for approximately 6–10 months; opportunity for on-site fieldwork and local research support. Participants may not receive course credit toward degree completion.

Applicants must be Japanese nationals who are enrolled in a doctoral programme at a Japanese university for at least one year as of 1 April 2027, or who have completed the doctoral programme no earlier than the end of the standard enrollment period by 31 March 2027 (including early withdrawers).

Online application via Fulbright Japan portal during the online entry period; required documents include application form, CV, project statement, academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and TOEFL/IELTS score report where applicable.