December 19, 2025
Application Guidelines for SOKENDAI Special Researcher Program (Appointment begins from April 2026)
1. Expected Number of Students to be Selected (For April 2026)
- General Category: 16 persons or more
- Special Category (BOOST): 2 persons
- Collaborative Research Type: 4 persons
2. Application guidelines and forms
Application Forms for "Collaborative Research Type"
| Form | Instructions for filling out the application form (Example entry) |
|---|---|
| Application form | [PDF] |
| Reference Letter |
3. How to apply
Please submit your application via the following online application system. The application is evaluated by the reviewers in the broad academic field from literature to science. The application form should be prepared accordingly. (The Admission Office):
4. Online Briefing Session
The online briefing session for those who are interested in this program will be held on the following date.
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 10:00–11:00 (JST) (Online; first half in Japanese, second half in English)
- Friday, January 16, 2026, 14:00–15:00 (JST) (Online; first half in Japanese, second half in English)
Advance registration is required to attend the information session (or to view the recorded session).
If you wish to participate, please register using the URL below by 15:00 on Friday, January 9.