Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Japan

3 phd scholarships available for international students in Japan.

Japan · Government

MEXT Scholarship 2027

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of Japan

Full Ride

Bachelor's Master's PhD +1

Open · Next: April–May 2026

United States · Government

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026-2027

Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: 2026 windows closed (Feb & May 2026); next windows expected ~January–May 2027.

Indonesia · Government

Indonesia LPDP Scholarship 2026

Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP)

Full Ride

Master's PhD

Open · Next: Runs in batches each year; 2026 Batch 1 registration opened approximately 22 January to 23 February 2026, with a later batch typically following. Confirm exact dates on the official LPDP portal.