Postgraduate Scholarship for Research on Mercury

Prefectural University of Kumamoto 熊本県立大学水銀研究留学生奨学金 16 eligible countries or regions After you enrol
¥150,000 per month
Yes tuition covered
Amount ¥150,000 /mo
Tuition Covered
Travel to Japan Covered
Duration 3 years

How to apply

1
Apply to the provider

You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.

2
early May-mid May 2026

Source wording: “Early May-Mid May”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.

3
Document screening + Written exam + Interview

Expect each stage in that order.

Can I apply?

  • Nationality

    Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Philippines, Seychelles, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand

  • Study level

    PhD

  • Age

    35 or under

  • Field of study

    Environmental and Symbiotic Sciences (Mercury)

  • Where you must be

    You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan.

  • Also required

    For more details refer to the application guidelines.

What you get

Monthly stipend¥150,000
Detail¥150,000/mo, transportation to and from Japan, entrance fee, tuition and other fees
TuitionCovered
Travel to JapanCovered
For how long3 years
With another scholarship Not permitted
Last year — awarded / applied 2/3
Places this year 2

Where you can use it

This award names 1 designated university.

Also named: Prefectural University of Kumamoto (not in our catalogue)