OIST PhD Programme 2027
OIST in Okinawa offers a five-year interdisciplinary English-language PhD across the sciences, with an admissions workshop and interviews in early 2027.
| Amount / funding | Fully funded 5-year interdisciplinary PhD programme taught in English (amount not stated on the fetched admissions landing page) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 15 November 2026, 23:59 JST (aggregator-sourced; not visible on the fetched official landing page) |
| Start date | Enrolment 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028 (per aggregator notices — confirm on the official page) |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
OIST in Okinawa offers a five-year interdisciplinary English-language PhD across the sciences, with an admissions workshop and interviews in early 2027.
Minimum requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree (or expected before enrolment); 5-year interdisciplinary PhD in science taught in English; no written entrance exam; transcripts, statement of purpose, CV, recommendation letters and English score where required
Application checklist
- Bachelor's or Master's degree (or expected before enrolment)
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- CV
- Recommendation letters
- English score where required
- check the OIST PhD application page for the fee and the full document list
Application tips
- Treat 15 November 2026, 23:59 JST as the deadline, but confirm it on the OIST PhD application page, since the fetched landing page does not display it
- Prepare for the Admissions Workshop: interviews run 18 January to 7 February 2027
- Note there is no written entrance exam
- Enrolment is possible on 1 May 2027, 1 September 2027 or 1 January 2028 (per aggregator notices — confirm on the official page)
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: science, interdisciplinary science