Apply for
GovernmentFinanced
Scholarship!

The Graduate School of Life Science’s
Training Program for Innovators in Life Sciences- Be a Bridge between Hokkaido and the World –is designed for international students who major in life sciences
and are seeking to continue graduate studies in Japan.
Students of the program can apply for
the MEXT* scholarship: IGP special quota.
3-year scholarships for 7 doctoral students and2-year scholarships for 1 master's student
are available for international students
during their study at Hokkaido University.

(*the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan)

The application for

the MEXT scholarship: IGP special quota isOPEN NOW!

Interested students should contact
prospective supervisors to discuss their suitability ASAP.
After a professor agrees to sponsor a student,
application documents should be submitted to the supervisor,
who will be subsequently submit
to the IGP administration office by December 27, 2023.
If you wish to apply for this scholarship, first find a laboratory thatmatches your research goals and contact the professor directly.
Early action is highly recommended!

June 20, 2023

Hokkaido University International Graduate Program

Training Program for Global Innovators in Life-Sciences- Be a Bridge between Hokkaido and the World To Prospective Students:
Our special international graduate program (IGP) : Training Program for Global Innovators in Life-Sciences- Be a Bridge between Hokkaido and the World - is financially supported by the Japanese Government,
MEXT. This program aims to train the international research pioneers in life sciences with hopes for a
fruitful future in their home country. It provides scholarship to outstanding international students fromany country to undertake a PhD or master course study at Graduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido
University.
Course Overview..
• The education, guidance, discussion and lecture of IGP program will be given in English.
• Students are encouraged to plan and carry out international meetings to improve their ability to use
English as international communication tools, and also to attend international conferences to develop
their presentation skills in English.
• Students will be required to make a proposal for competitive research funds and to submit theirpapers to international journals. It will enable them to have practical experiences in the forefront ofresearch activities.
• The ultimate goal of the program is for students to be global innovators in life science and to be able
to develop research by oneself throughout the world.
How to Apply..
• First, find a laboratory to fit in with your work commitments, your needs and your interests. The
laboratory list to choose from is available at
http://altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grad/igpoverview/laboratories.php• Second, contact the laboratory director and ask about the possibility of an interview.
• Then, after receiving approval of the director, you may prepare the application package: application
forms, a letter of recommendation, a graduate diploma, and so forth. Get further information onapplication procedures from the director or at the program website.
• Finally, submit the application package to the director by e-mail.
MEXT Special Scholarships..
• 3-year MEXT scholarship for 7 doctoral students and 2-year MEXT scholarship for 1 master's student
are available during their study at Hokkaido University• Scholarship of 145,000 JPY (DC) / 144,000 JPY(MC) per month will be paid. Admission & tuition fees
will be waived.
• Roundtrip airfare between the nearest airport of the scholar’s residence and Tokyo will be covered.
Life at Hokkaido University..
• HU provides student dormitories for international students which located at and near SapporoCampus. Each dormitory room comes equipped with fresh bedding and linen, as well as high speed
internet access.
• The Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education provides a support desk staffed withinternational students who can answer your questions.
For further information, visit the IGP website at http://altair.sci.hokudai.ac.jp/grad/igpoverview/Inquiries: IGP CommitteeGraduate School of Life Science, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0810, JAPANE-mail: igp@sci.hokudai.ac.jp