Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Digital Health in Japan
Positions in digital health in japan
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open positions in digital health in Japan include Osaka University and National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology.
Osaka University
Japan
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1 week ago
Osaka University Dental Hospital in Suita, Osaka, Japan, is recruiting one full-time specially appointed research fellow/research and development engineer equivalent for collaborative digital health research in dentistry and oral surgery. The successful candidate will implement and integrate research systems rather than independently develop AI models from scratch. Responsibilities include understanding and modifying Python programs; adding functionality; coordinating APIs, external services, da...
Computer Science
Information Technology
Dentistry
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1 week ago
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Japan
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1 month ago
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Aichi, Japan is recruiting a Researcher / postdoctoral-equivalent position in the Department of Preventive Gerontology . The role supports a large-scale cohort study (NCGG-SGS) focused on gerontology, geriatrics, dementia prevention, frailty prevention, epidemiology, and data analysis . Research duties include field surveys, analysis of long-term care insurance and medical fee data, epidemiological surveys, and intervention studies. The departmen...
Epidemiology
Psychology
Biology
+11 more
1 month ago
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Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | Japan |
|---|---|
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Japan
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St. Luke's International University
Japan
Research Interests
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University of Tokyo Hospital
Japan
Research Interests
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Scholarships relevant to you
JASSO Scholarship
Varies
Japan Student Services OrganizationJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualJASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.
Bachelor
Master
PhD
YLP MEXT Scholarship
Fully Funded
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of JapanJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualThe YLP MEXT Scholarship supports mid-career professionals to pursue selected one-year master's-level Young Leaders' Program courses at designated universities in Japan.
Master
Business
Law
+4 more
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Fully Funded
Asian Development Bank and the Government of JapanJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualThe ADB-Japan Scholarship Program supports full-time master's study in development-related fields at selected institutions in Asia and the Pacific for students from ADB borrowing member countries.
Master
Agriculture
Biomedical_Eng
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.