Graduate Study Program

The Graduate Study Program is a Fulbright scholarship for students pursuing master's and doctoral degree study at institutions in the United States. It supports study in a wide range of academic fields and provides tuition and living-cost support, with possible renewal into a second year. The programme selects candidates who intend to enroll in U.S. graduate programs and offers additional named funds (e.g. Fulbright–Glen S. Fukushima Fund) for selected recipients.

Tuition and study-cost support in the first year; possible renewal into a second year covering tuition and living expenses (up to about USD 25,000); eligibility for named supplemental funds (e.g. Fulbright–Glen S. Fukushima Fund) for selected students.

Applicants must intend to enroll in a U.S. university graduate (master's or doctoral) program and hold a degree by 2027-03-31. Preference is given to candidates with limited residence overseas; eligible applicant categories include those who will go to Japanese universities or affiliated research positions to study, Japanese university faculty/researchers without a doctoral degree, or individuals from society with demonstrated academic/knowledge achievements who will return contributions to Japanese society.

Submit required application documents (application form, academic transcripts, English proficiency proof, statements, recommendations) and complete online registration. Online registration is open 2026-03-01 12:00 to 2027-05-01 23:59 JST.