MEXT Research Scholarships

The MEXT Research Scholarships, funded by the Japanese Government, provide funding for international students to pursue graduate-level research studies in Japan. It is open to Masters and Ph.D. candidates, and covers tuition, living expenses, and research support. Eligible fields include humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and other graduate-level research areas.

Full tuition coverage, monthly stipend, travel allowance, and research support at Japanese universities

International students (non-Japanese citizens) may apply; applicants must submit required documents and demonstrate a suitable research plan aligned with their academic background.

Submit required documents and a research plan via the official portals listed for participating countries; complete submissions are considered for shortlisting and interviews.