Research Program for SY2026 (Applications Open)

2025/4/23

Information

The Research Student Programs offer college graduates and graduate students the opportunity to study and research a specific field at a Japanese university. This program lasts for the necessary period for completion of  the applicants course.

 
Currently Open for Application Yes
   
Duration The necessary period for the completion of the respective regular course.
Extension may be possible if you proceed to a further degree program.
(The first 6-month is language training.)
   
Outline of eligibility
  • Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Age: born on or after April 2, 1991 
  • Study area: the same field that the applicant has studied, or a related field
  • Nationality: Palauan
   
Departure date April or October 2026
   
Field of Study The field of study they majored in at university or its related field.
   
Placement at University Designated by MEXT, based on your admission or a letter of provisional acceptance you obtain from Japanese universities.
   
Application deadline May 30, 2025
   
   
Exam Japanese and English
   
Complete instruction Please see Application Guidelines. 
Carefully check the required documents described in the Application Guidelines.
* Application forms can be downloaded here.

Application Procedure

Outlines
The Embassy of Japan will conduct First Screening. As for the details of First Screening, please refer to the outline below.
(1) Submission of Application Forms (Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 30, 2025)
(2) Placement Tests (Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
(3) Interview (Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2025)
(4) Second Selection by MEXT (January to February, 2026)
(5) Departure (April or September to October 2026)



Interested applicants are advised to contact the Embassy for consultation at 488-6455/6.

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