Description: International students to Pursue Advanced Research in Japan with Financial Support, Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 2024 are designed for those students who are passionate about research and eager to delve into cutting-edge projects. Look no further than the Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) for 2024. This program offers a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to pursue doctoral studies in Japan while receiving significant financial backing.

Course Level: PhD,

Grants: Examination Fee Waiver: You won't be charged the 30,000-yen entrance examination fee.

No Enrollment Fee: The 300,000-yen enrollment fee is waived for you.

Full Tuition Coverage: You won't have to pay the annual tuition fee of 535,800 yen. Living Stipend: To help with living expenses, you'll receive a monthly salary of 150,000 yen for participating in research projects. (Please note that taxes may apply to this income.)

Travel and Initial Costs: International students residing outside of Japan who intend to obtain a student visa will receive a one-time grant of 150,000 yen to cover travel and initial living expenses upon arrival in Japan.

Eligibility Criteria: This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

· In general, applicants should be 35 years old or younger at the time of enrollment.

Application Procedure for Kochi University of Technology Special Scholarship: Choose Your Research Project: Start by browsing the SSP Research Project List and select the project that most interests you.

Pre-Application Request: Before submitting a formal application, reach out to the leader of your chosen project. Use the KUT Online Pre-Application Form https://irc-admission.kochi-tech.ac.jp/application_form/PreApplication/Index/ssp to express your interest and inquire about their project. Important Note: You can only submit one pre-application request per application period. Project leaders may not contact you if they reject your request.

Formal Application: If the project leader approves your pre-application, you can proceed with the formal application process. This will involve gathering all required documents and submitting them by mail to KUT. Be sure to meet the application deadline

Deadline: 11th April 2025.

Official website: https://www.kochi-tech.ac.jp/english/admission/ssp_aft19oct/ssp-application-guideline.html