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Universities with open PhD positions in nanoscience in Japan include National Institute for Materials Science and RIKEN.
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks ago
RIKEN
Japan
1 month ago
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 ...
1 month ago
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National Institute of Health Sciences
Japan
1 month ago
National Institute of Health Sciences in Kanagawa, Japan is recruiting a Senior Research Officer in the Food Additives Department . This is a postdoc-equivalent, permanent full-time research position focused on food science , analytical chemistry , and the physicochemical analysis of chemical substances used in food utensils, containers, packaging, toys, and cleaning agents. The role involves organizing material information, developing and implementing analytical methods, and helping establish o...
1 month ago
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks ago
Kyoto University
Top university
Japan
1 month ago
Top university
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine is recruiting a Special Research Fellow for the Industry-Academia Collaboration Promotion Organization in the Advanced Biomedicine Analysis Technology Laboratory . This is a research-support oriented position in the life sciences, with work focused on helping launch new research projects, supporting industry-academia collaboration, and accelerating the social implementation of research outcomes. The role involves hands-on technical support across a wi...
1 month 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
Kansai University
Japan
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Nanostructured Materials
Electrocatalysis
Thin Film Technology
Associate Professor (Special Project)
Kyushu University
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Pharmacology
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Block Copolymer
Polymer Synthesis
特定准教授 / Program-Specific Associate Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Metal Chemistry
High-temperature Alloys
Nanostructured Materials
Visiting Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Biochemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Nanoscience
Self-assembly
Associate Professor
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Japan
Polymer Physics
Cell Biology
Self-assembly
Nanoscience
Molecular Electronics
Professor
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Japan
Biochemical Engineering
Cell Biology
Dna Nanotechnology
Molecular Biology
Nanoscience

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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