Program Description: 

Title: MEXT IGP Special Quota Scholarship 2026 at Hokkaido University, Japan

Application deadline: December 10, 2025

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MEXT IGP Special Quota Scholarship 2026 at Hokkaido University, Japan Overview

Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Life Science is now accepting applications for the MEXT Scholarship: IGP Special Quota for October 2026 admission. This opportunity is part of the “Life Science Researcher Training Program for Solving Global Issues” and is open to international students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral studies in Life Sciences. The scholarship is funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan.

MEXT IGP Special Quota Scholarship 2026 at Hokkaido University, Japan Eligibility

• Applicants must be international students applying to Hokkaido University’s Graduate School of Life Science

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree for Master’s applicants, or a Master’s degree for Doctoral applicants

• Must intend to study in the field of Life Sciences

• Must be physically and mentally fit and meet MEXT eligibility requirements

• Must contact and receive approval from a prospective supervisor before applying

MEXT IGP Special Quota Scholarship 2026 at Hokkaido University, Japan Benefits

• Full tuition waiver

• Monthly stipend

  • For Master’s students: approx. ¥144,000

  • For Doctoral students: approx. ¥145,000

• Round-trip airfare to and from Japan

Application Requirements

• Agreement of academic supervision from a Hokkaido University professor

• Completed application form

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Statement of Purpose / Research Plan

• Letters of recommendation

• Proof of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)

• Other documents as specified by the supervisor

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence and research potential

• Clear research goals aligned with Hokkaido University’s programs

• Strong motivation to contribute to global problem-solving through life sciences

• Endorsement from a faculty supervisor

Restrictions

• Only students applying to the Graduate School of Life Science are eligible

• Must apply through the IGP special quota

• Students must not be receiving another scholarship from the Japanese government

Application Process

1. Find a laboratory and contact a potential supervisor at Hokkaido University

2. Obtain the supervisor’s agreement to support your application

3. Prepare all required documents

4. Submit the documents to your supervisor

5. The supervisor submits the application to the IGP administration office

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