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Universities with open PhD positions in cancer biology in Japan include Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University, Komazawa University and National Institute for Materials Science.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan
4 days ago
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) is accepting applications for its PhD Program in a cross-disciplinary science and technology environment in Okinawa, Japan. This is a PhD opening for applicants with a bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent degree completed before enrollment. The program is research-focused and does not use written entrance exams. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an online Admissions Workshop as part of the selection process. Applicants...
4 days ago
Komazawa University
Japan
6 days ago
Two fully funded PhD positions are available in prosthetic care , focusing on 3D technology , AI implementation , and cost-effectiveness research . The positions are part of the STEP Project (Streamlined Technology & AI for Efficient Prostheses) , a collaboration between KCMC University, Tanzania and Radboud University Medical Center, the Netherlands . Research themes include prosthetic care, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, implementation research, health systems research, and e...
6 days ago
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
1 week ago
PhD position in Nanomedicine at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA) . This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in research at the intersection of nanoscience, materials science, and biomedical applications. The project title suggests a focus on nanomedicine, which may involve the design, characterization, and biological evaluation of nanoscale materials or platforms for health-related applications. The position is hosted at INMA, a research institute focused on nanosc...
1 week ago
HIROTSU Bioscience Co., Ltd.
Japan
1 week ago
HIROTSU Bioscience Co., Ltd. is recruiting a PhD-level researcher/postdoc-equivalent for research and development of cancer risk testing technology using biosensors and nematodes . The work is based at the company’s Shonan R&D Center in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan , inside Shonan Health Innovation Park. The position focuses on cancer detection , tumor diagnosis and therapeutics , biosensor-based screening , molecular biology , AI , and data analysis . Responsibilities include planning and promotin...
1 week ago
RIKEN
Japan
3 weeks ago
RIKEN’s Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science, Nuclear Chemistry Research and Development Laboratory is recruiting for Special Research Fellow , Research Fellow , or Technical Staff I (1 position) in Japan. The work is based at the RIKEN Wako Campus in Saitama Prefecture and is connected to the AMED Next-Generation Cancer Medical Acceleration Research Project. The research focus is nuclear chemistry , radiochemistry , radioisotope production , and radioisotope application research using t...
3 weeks ago
University of Tokyo
Japan
1 month ago
The Shefferson lab at the University of Tokyo is recruiting graduate students for a JSPS-funded research project in evolutionary demography and life history evolution in long-lived plants. This opportunity is open at both the MS and PhD levels. The lab works on plant ecology , evolutionary ecology , population dynamics, conservation of rare plant populations, the evolutionary loss of photosynthesis, and mycorrhizal evolution. Current projects use game theoretical models to study plant population...
1 month ago
University of Tokyo
Japan
1 month ago
The Shefferson Lab at the University of Tokyo is recruiting MS and PhD students for a JSPS-funded project in evolutionary demography and computational ecology . The research focuses on life history evolution in long-lived plants , including trade-offs, population dynamics, rare plant conservation, the evolutionary loss of photosynthesis, and mycorrhizal evolution. The lab uses game theoretical models and in-house R/C++ tools such as the adapt3 package. Institution: University of Tokyo, Komaba Ca...
1 month ago
Chikae Tatsumi
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan
1 month ago
Our unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is seeking motivated applicants for fully funded PhD and research internship positions. The research area is centered on microbial ecology and ecosystem ecology , making this a strong fit for students interested in biology, environmental science, and related life-science research topics. PhD application: apply through the OIST PhD admissions page. The deadline listed in the post is November 15, 2026 . Research internship application: ap...
1 month ago
Chikae Tatsumi
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan
1 month ago
The Microbial and Ecosystem Ecology Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST), Japan, is seeking motivated PhD students and research interns for fully funded positions. The unit studies how environmental factors such as vegetation type, land-management practices, and climate change shape terrestrial microbial communities. Research interests include microorganisms that form symbiotic associations with plants, soil organic matter decomposition, nutrient cycling, carbon storage...
1 month ago
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Ehime University
Japan
2 weeks ago
Ehime University is recruiting a Special Researcher for the Drug Discovery Platform Development Course, Graduate School of Medicine in Ehime, Japan. This is a postdoctoral/researcher-equivalent fixed-term, full-time position with an annual salary of about 6 million yen plus allowances. The successful candidate will work on biomimetic systems development and anti-tumor immunology research using mice . The post is based at Ehime University, Faculty of Medicine in Toon City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan...
2 weeks ago
RIKEN
Japan
2 months ago
RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting for the AI Biology Research Team in Kobe, Japan. This is a fixed-term research opening for a Researcher / Special Researcher / Research Associate working on AI biology , experimental automation , research automation , and laboratory automation . The team’s projects focus on building AI scientists and robotic laboratories that can handle hypothesis generation, experimental strategy, experimental design, experiment execution, result int...
2 months ago
Wakayama Medical University
Japan
3 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher Position at Wakayama Medical University , Biomedical Science Center, Biomarker Analysis Division, in Japan . This opening is centered on cancer research with strong links between basic and clinical science. Research themes include translational research in cancer drug therapy , liquid biopsy (CTC, cfDNA), biomarker research for immune checkpoint inhibitors, academia-originated drug discovery, clinical research with hospital physicians, clinical sequencing using next-gener...
3 weeks ago
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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
Okayama University Hospital
Japan
Immunology
Surgery
Cancer Biology
Solid Tumor
Oncology
Has grant
Senior Assistant Professor/Lecturer
University of Yamanashi
Japan
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Integrin Biology
Thrombosis
Cancer Biology
Professor, specially-appointed
Tokushima University Hospital
Japan
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Exosome Biology
Cell Culture Techniques
Osaka International Cancer Institute
Japan
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Tyrosine Kinase
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Japan
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Oxidative Stress
Professor
Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine
Japan
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Tumor Microenvironment

JASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.

The MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship is a fully funded programme for international students to study in Japan at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through Japanese embassies and other routes.

The LOTUS Programme is a Japan-India research mobility and collaboration scheme that supports research stays in Japan for eligible students and researchers affiliated with Indian institutions.
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