PhD Opportunities in Cancer Research in Japan

Phd Positions in cancer research in japan

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Universities with open PhD positions in cancer research in Japan include Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University and Komazawa University.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

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Full-time fixed-term researcher opportunity at the Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Medical Center / Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology in Tokyo, Japan. The hiring team is the Social Participation and Healthy Aging Research Team , focused on social epidemiology and public health to prevent frailty , dementia , and the need for long-term care among older adults. The successful candidate will contribute to studies on risk factors for frailty and long-term care need, implementation and evaluat...

Sports Science
Nursing
Biology
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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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...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Materials Science
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4 days ago

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Komazawa University

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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...

Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
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6 days ago

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National Institute for Materials Science

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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...

Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Drug Delivery
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1 week ago

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HIROTSU Bioscience Co., Ltd.

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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...

Computer Science
Data Science
Molecular Biology
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1 week ago

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Tohoku University

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PhD opportunity at Tohoku University , Sendai, Japan, in silicide thermoelectrics and advanced materials science . The project focuses on next-generation energy conversion and waste-heat recovery through high-performance silicide-based thermoelectric materials. Research topics include defect, composition, and microstructure engineering; advanced synthesis and materials processing; and structural, electronic, and thermal transport characterization. The work is strongly experimental and aims to un...

Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 weeks ago

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Chikae Tatsumi

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University

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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...

Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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1 month ago

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RIKEN

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RIKEN is recruiting a Special Research Fellow in the Emergent Functional Magnetic Materials Research Unit at the Emergent Matter Science Research Center in Wako, Saitama, Japan. The position is centered on condensed matter physics , magnetism , superconductivity , strongly correlated systems , and materials science , with a strong emphasis on the synthesis and characterization of topological magnetic materials . The lab develops intermetallic compounds and alloys using single crystal growth and ...

Materials Science
Superconductivity
Magnetism
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1 month ago

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Tokyo Institute of Technology

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Japan

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TiTech MEXT Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan , supported by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It is open for Master’s , Integrated Doctoral , and PhD study through Tokyo Tech’s International Graduate Programs (IGPA, IGPB, IGPC). Research and study areas include mathematics , physics , chemistry , earth and planetary science , mechanical engineering , systems and control engineering ...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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1 month ago

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Wakayama Medical University

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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...

Molecular Biology
Cancer Biology
Biology
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3 weeks ago

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Ehime University

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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...

Medicine
Biology
Medical Science
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2 weeks ago

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Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster Promotion Organization

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Job opening for a researcher/postdoctoral equivalent in the Department of Immunology at the Advanced Medical Research Center , under the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster Promotion Organization in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan . The position is centered on life sciences / immunology , with research on immunomodulation , autoimmune diseases , and cancer . The lab’s background includes work on a PD-1 agonist antibody and translational research with medical applications. The successful candidate w...

Immunology
Biology
Medical Science
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1 month ago

Living costs in Japan

Estimated costs in Japan.

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Japan

Dining Out & Social

Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

¥4.5k

$30/yr

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Groceries

Basic food shopping for one student per year

¥360.0k

$2,400/yr

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Health Insurance

Student health insurance or surcharge per year

¥30.0k

$200/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

Popular professors

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Kumamoto University

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Japan

Research Interests

Pharmacotherapy

Biostatistics

Oncology

Cancer Therapy

Cancer Biology

Associate Professor

Kansai Medical University

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Japan

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Internal Medicine

Pancreatology

Tyrosine Kinase

Cancer Biology

Executive officer / Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Hirotsu Bio Science

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Japan

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Microbiology

Cancer Biology

Olfactory Science

Cancer Metabolism

Professors you could contact

Associate Professor

Shimane University Faculty of Medicine

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Japan

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Immunology

Cancer Research

Cancer Biology

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Shimane University

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Japan

Research Interests

Cell Biology

Virology

Cancer Biology

Cancer Research

Cancer Diagnosis

Vice Chief

Kanagawa Kenritsu Gan Center

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Japan

Research Interests

Medical Imaging

Radiology

Oncology

Lung Cancer

Cancer Biology

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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.

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