Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Neuropsychology Professors and Supervisors in Japan
Professors in neuropsychology in japan
1,880 professors found
Associate Professor
University of Tsukuba
Japan
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neurological Disorder
Cognitive Impairment
Neurodegenerative Disease
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Rehabilitation Neuroscience
Motor Imagery
Ischemic Stroke
Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Clinical Neurophysiology
Neuroscience
Eeg
Assistant Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Psychiatry
Cognitive Impairment
Neurodegenerative Disease
Geriatric Psychiatry
Associate Professor
Tohoku University
Japan
Research Interests
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Epileptology
Neuroscience
Clinical Neurophysiology
Associate Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Rehabilitation Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Clinical Neurophysiology
Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine
Japan
Research Interests
Neurology
Neuropsychology
Neuroscience
Neurodegenerative Disease
Neurological Disorder
Senior Assistant Professor
Medical Institute of Developmental Disabilities Research at Showa University
Japan
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Neuroscience
Addiction Neuroscience
Part-time Lecturer
International University of Health and Welfare
Japan
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Cognitive Impairment
Alzheimer's Disease
Neurodegenerative Disease
1,871 more professors to explore
Sign up free to see them all, and ask ApplyKite Twin which ones fit you best.
Popular positions
Showa University
Japan
.
1 month ago
The Department of Physics at Sharda University is seeking motivated students for a PhD position in quantum sensing and magnetic-field measurement systems . The project focuses on NV-centre-based quantum sensing , with research interests spanning quantum technology , magnetometry , quantum optics , photonics , and experimental physics . Students with hands-on experience or a strong interest in designing, assembling, aligning, and characterizing optical and opto-mechanical systems are especially e...
Experimental Physics
Quantum Optics
Photonic
+2 more
1 month ago
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Top university
Japan
.
1 month ago
Top university
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
+15 more
1 month ago
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
Japan
.
2 weeks 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...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Materials Science
+4 more
2 weeks ago
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
Popular professors
Professor
Keio University School of Medicine
Japan
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Cell Biology
Synaptic Biology
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Ion Channel
Professor
Hiroshima University
Japan
Research Interests
Developmental Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Identity Studies
Adolescent Development
Adolescent Psychology
Professor
Tohoku University
Japan
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Psycholinguistics
Learning And Memory
Neuroscience
Neuroimaging
Opportunities these professors hire for
National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology
Just Landed
Japan
.
New Today
Just Landed
The National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology is recruiting a Senior Researcher/Postdoctoral-equivalent researcher for its Department of Disease Genome Research within the Medical Genome Center. The position is based in Obu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and focuses on genomic and omics research into age-related diseases. The successful researcher will analyze biomolecules from patients with diseases including dementia, musculoskeletal disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. The work combines co...
Molecular Biology
Biology
Alzheimer's Disease
+4 more
New Today
University of Tokyo
Just Landed
Japan
.
2 days ago
Just Landed
The Kiyoto Kasai Laboratory at the International Research Organization for Neurointelligence (IRCN), University of Tokyo, is seeking a specially appointed researcher equivalent to a postdoctoral fellow for a team-science project in translational psychiatry . The research examines the brain pathology of mental illnesses, particularly schizophrenia, using multi-layered data from humans and model animals. The project integrates MRI, omics, molecular biology, peripheral blood samples, and translatio...
Molecular Biology
Biology
Neuropsychology
+5 more
2 days ago
Gunma University
Japan
.
1 week ago
Gunma University in Maebashi, Japan, invites applications for two fixed-term part-time research positions within an AMED project on brain aging models, digital twins and personalized disease prevention. The roles are based in the Center for Education and Research in Mathematical Data Science and are available as Assistant Professor-equivalent or Researcher/Postdoctoral-equivalent appointments. One position focuses on ELSI and social acceptability research. The researcher will study ethical, lega...
Sociology
Psychology
Cognitive Science
+7 more
1 week ago
Explore other paths
ApplyKite Twin
Not sure which professor is right for you?
Your Twin reads your CV, searches every professor by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you apply. Ask it anything about your application.
Tools for this step
Email to a professorAn email built on the professor's own papers.Research proposal generatorFrom an idea to a proposal that cites real papers.Supervisor finderProfessors, universities and openings that fit your research.See every toolFind PhD supervisors who research neuropsychology
Describe your research and see the professors who publish on it, free.
Quick
Questions
Should I email professors before submitting my PhD application?
Yes. A well-targeted email can significantly improve your chances in many research-based programs.
What should I include in my first email to a professor?
A brief introduction, research interests aligned with the professor’s work, CV, and (if available) publication links.
How long should I wait before following up with a professor?
Typically 7–14 days. One polite follow-up is considered acceptable.
Is it better to send the same email to many professors?
No. Personalized emails that clearly match the professor’s research receive far better response rates.
Do I need a full research proposal when contacting professors?
Usually not initially — a short research summary is sufficient unless the professor specifically requests a full proposal.