Biology and Life Sciences with Scholarship in Japan (2027)
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Japanese universities are highly accessible to international students through full-funded scholarship programs. MEXT covers tuition + monthly stipend + airfare with no return obligation. OIST is free + ¥2.4M/year stipend. Foundation scholarships add ¥80,000–150,000/month.
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Biology and Life Sciences at The University of Tokyo
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Kyoto University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyoto University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Osaka University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Osaka University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Tohoku University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Tohoku University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Nagoya University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nagoya University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Hokkaido University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Hokkaido University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Kyushu University
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Kyushu University: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Institute of Science Tokyo
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Biology and Life Sciences at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Biology and Life Sciences graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics research, and 2027 admissions.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most generous scholarship for Biology and Life Sciences?
OIST PhD Fellowship (¥0 tuition + ¥2.4M/year × 5 years = ¥12M total) is the most generous package. MEXT (¥1.7M/year × 2–5 years) is the second most.
Can I combine scholarships?
Yes — MEXT can be combined with university tuition waivers and JASSO Honors. Some foundation scholarships explicitly permit MEXT-stacking.
When are scholarship deadlines?
MEXT Embassy Recommendation: May–June 2026 for April 2027 entry. MEXT University Recommendation: variable, typically September 2026–January 2027. Foundation scholarships: annual cycles.