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Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Students

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Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

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2026/27

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Benefits

  • Tuition waiver

    Amount not clearly published

    One-time

    Full tuition waiver at the host Japanese university.

  • Stipend

    143000 JPY

    Per month

    Monthly stipend of ¥143,000–145,000 for Master's students. Verify current amount on studyinjapan.go.jp.

  • Travel allowance

    Amount not clearly published

    One-time

    Return airfare between Japan and the student's country of nationality.

Official source

Last checked 12 September 2026

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