Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Application Information-Research Studies

2026/6/5

Research Students

Currently Open for Application: NO
Application deadline (Completed applications must be received by): WAS Friday, May 29, 2026
Duration: 2 years, beginning in April 2027 or 18 months, beginning in October 2027
In some cases, an extension may be possible if you proceed to a further degree program.

Field of Study: For graduate studies (non-degree, masters or doctorate) in any university subjects.

Outline of eligibility:
     Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher
     Age: born on or after April 2, 1992 (for the 2027 recruitment)
     Study area: the same field that the applicant has studied, or a related field
     Nationality: Canadian

Departure date: April or September/October 2027

Placement at University: Designated by MEXT, based on your admission or a letter of provisional acceptance you obtain from Japanese universities.

Selection process:
1. Application documents review
2. Examination (Japanese and English) and Interview: early to mid-July
3. Results of the 1st screening notification: late July
4. Obtain letters of provisional acceptance
5. Acceptance notification: following January - February

Application instructions:
To download Application Forms and the Application Guidelines for the MEXT 2027 Research Studies Scholarship please visit the following page:
PLEASE NOTE: The 2027 Application cycle is now closed.
The 2027 forms are available just for your reference.
New application forms for the next 2028 Application Cycle will become available in April 2027.
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html

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