Research Assistant (RA)

The Department of Genetics has a system to employ graduate students as Research Assistants (RA) at NIG. Students receive 550,000 yen/year at the first and second year of 5-year program and 600,000 yen/year at the third year and above (excluding JSPS fellowship holders, IGP, Government-sponsored foreign students).

JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists

“Research Fellowship for Young Scientists” is a program provided by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) to offer outstanding students an opportunity to concentrate on their research. If your application is accepted, you will receive the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (Grant-in-Aid for JSPS Fellows) as well as monthly stipend.

For more information: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-pd/index.html

Tuition Exemption

Students, who have financial difficulties and an outstanding academic record, may be exempted from their registration and tuition fees (half or whole amount). They need to apply for the exemption and pass screening.

Please contact General Affairs/Education Team, Department of Genetics: info-soken@nig.ac.jp

Scholarship Information from SOKENDAI

SOKENDAI is providing various information about scholarships.

For more information: http://www.soken.ac.jp/en/campuslife/tuition/scholarship/

SOKENDAI Awards