Asian Development Bank - Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo (Autumn 2027 enrollment)

Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo (nominating institution); funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the Asian Development Bank

Master's-level ADB-JSP scholarship for citizens of ADB member countries to study at GSFS for October 2027 enrollment, with the university nominating candidates.

Award: Full scholarship as covered by ADB-JSP (scholar only; dependents not covered); exact amounts not stated on the page. Entrance exam fee reimbursement possible for Integrated Biosciences applicants who enroll as scholars.
Who can apply: Asia
Where: Kashiwa, Japan (Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, University of Tokyo)
Deadline: 10 Dec

About the programme

The ADB-JSP is funded by the Japanese government and run by the Asian Development Bank to give citizens of ADB member countries graduate study opportunities. GSFS is accredited to nominate candidates for master's programs in several departments and one graduate program. Only master's applicants are eligible; doctoral applicants are directed to other MEXT routes. Applicants must go through the university's preliminary screening, then ADB's own screening, and must arrive in Japan by the end of September for the October 1 autumn start.

Eligibility

Citizen of an ADB member country who meets ADB-JSP eligibility requirements
Applying for a master's program (doctoral applicants not eligible)
Must be 35 years old or younger (GSFS cannot recommend candidates over 35)
Professional experience, if required, must be after graduating from undergraduate study and related to the undergraduate field
University nomination required; candidates must pass GSFS preliminary screening
Ability to enter Japan by end of September for the autumn semester starting October 1
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What you will need

Application form
Study Field and Research Plan
Recommendation letter form

How to apply

Check ADB-JSP eligibility
Find a prospective faculty supervisor
Submit application by the deadline (December 10 for most departments; Biomedical/Integrated Biosciences follows Entrance Examination Schedule B in November, with nomination contact after early February admission notice)
University preliminary screening results mid-February
University nominates candidates to ADB mid-March
ADB screening; results around May
Enrollment procedures for autumn semester, visa, and entry by end of September

Applications are submitted on Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo (nominating institution); funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the Asian Development Bank’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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Official source: Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo (nominating institution); funded by the Government of Japan and administered by the Asian Development Bank
Last checked: 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page

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