If you are gearing up to pursue a PhD program in Japan starting between late 2027 and early 2028, the Teijin Kumura Scholarship 2028 offers a prestigious financial pad. Established by the Teijin Scholarship Foundation, this award targets high-achieving Japanese and international graduate students who demonstrate deep research passion, innovation, and clear long-term academic vision. Because selection strictly prioritizes your scientific potential rather than financial hardship, earning this award serves as a major mark of excellence across Japanese academia.

Financial Freedom and Research Perks You Receive

Selected PhD scholars receive a generous non-repayable grant of ¥100,000 per month throughout their standard regular doctoral study period. Payments officially begin in April 2028, accommodating candidates entering in September or October 2027 as well as April 2028. Crucially, this scholarship allows you to receive other funding sources concurrently, giving you maximum financial flexibility. You can even retain your funding if your research requires an approved study-abroad period during your degree, and there is zero obligation to join the Teijin Group post-graduation.

Primary Academic Disciplines Covered

The foundation selects around 10 exceptional applicants each academic year across five primary technical domains. You can apply if your doctoral research falls under Medicine and Life Sciences, pure Science, Engineering, or Information Science and its allied fields. To keep the competition fair and highly selective, the foundation enforces a strict institutional policy where an individual academic advisor can recommend only one prospective applicant per academic year.

Candidate Eligibility and Requirements for  Teijin Kumura Scholarship 2028?

To qualify for consideration, you must be a domestic or international student planning to enroll in a regular PhD program at an accredited Japanese university for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. Applicants must hold a standout academic record, prove high research initiative, and present a clear proposal. You must also secure an official recommendation from your academic supervisor. International applicants must hold valid legal residence status in Japan and submit proper supporting credentials, including proof of eligibility or a residence card.

Completing Your Application for Teijin PhD Scholarship 2028 Japan Submission?

Since the foundation evaluates candidates directly, you must prepare your documentation alongside your university advisor well before the final closing date on September 24, 2026. Your submission package requires an applicant profile form in Excel format, along with PDF copies of your advisor recommendation, official transcripts, a concise two-to-three-page research summary, a signed personal information consent form, and legal residency documents. All digital files must be emailed directly to [email protected] before the cutoff.

Key Details at a Glance

Detail	Information
Scholarship	Teijin Kumura Scholarship 2028
Host Country	Japan
Degree	PhD / Doctoral Program
Fields	Medicine, Life Sciences, Science, Engineering, Information Science
Award	¥100,000/month
Expected Awards	About 10
Start of Payment	April 2028
Duration	Until regular PhD completion
Eligibility	Japanese and international graduate students
Deadline	September 24, 2026

The deadline is September 24, 2026, and the scholarship is limited to about 10 recipients. More importantly, your application requires coordination with your academic advisor and preparation of a research summary, so leaving everything until the final days could weaken your application. If your doctoral plans match the requirements, review the Teijin Kumura Scholarship 2028 — Official Guidelines Page and begin preparing your documents now. 

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