Graduate International Research Students (kenkyusei)
Scholarships
Only the support routes relevant to this programme are listed.
Amounts marked as references must be reconfirmed for the applicant's award year.
The University of Tokyo Fellowship (University of Tokyo Special Scholarship for International Students)
Separate application
What it covers
Recipients are awarded a monthly research grant-in-aid of 200,000 yen for the standard period of study in their respective graduate programs (up to one year for research…
How to apply
Through the University's own application process for the Fellowship, not through the kenkyusei application. Neither the Graduate School of Science's research-student page nor the…
MEXT Scholarship (University Recommendation) via the Graduate School of Science - NOT open to research students
University nomination
What it covers
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) scholarship nominated by the Graduate School of Science.
How to apply
Not applicable to this record. An applicant wanting this award must apply to the Master's or Doctoral programme, not to the kenkyusei route.
Admission fee and tuition fee exemption (University of Tokyo) - NOT open to research students
Separate application
What it covers
Full or partial waiver of the admission fee and/or tuition, available to degree students in financial difficulty.
How to apply
Not applicable.
Graduate School of Science scholarship listings for research students
Separate application
What it covers
None published.
How to apply
Not published.
More opportunities
Funding from outside the programme — governments, private foundations,
and university-wide schemes you apply for after enrolling.
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship - Embassy Recommendation, Research Students, 2027
Embassy recommendation
What it covers
Students receiving the preparatory education and non-regular students: 143,000 yen per month (the rate that applies to a kenkyusei; regular master's students receive 144,000 yen…
How to apply
Apply first to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General in your own country, not to the University. Students can obtain both the application form and detailed information at the…
JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students
Post-enrollment opportunity
What it covers
Graduate/undergraduate level: 48,000 yen per month.
How to apply
Applied for after arrival, through the graduate school. The University's handbook states the Application period: Normally opens in April, but sometimes in September or October…
Private-foundation scholarships applied for before arriving in Japan
External sponsor
What it covers
Varies by foundation; the School publishes no list, amounts or names.
How to apply
No procedure, list of foundations or deadline is published by the School.
Scholarships, nominations and fee exemptions are competitive unless the programme
states that every admitted student receives the award. Admission on its own does
not guarantee funding.
