2026 Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship: Research Students
This is a scholarship offered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as research students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2026.
Application Procedure
https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/smap-stopj-applications-research.html
Please read the Application Guidelines and notes below carefully before submission.
To apply, please mail or hand-deliver your application package to the below address:
2026 MEXT Scholarship for Research Students
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
16 Nassim Road
Singapore 258390
Applications must reach the Embassy of Japan by 4pm on 11 June 2025.
Notes from Embassy of Japan in Singapore:
Your application package must include the documents as indicated in the Application Guidelines except for the Certificate of Health.
We will ask you to submit the Certificate of Health upon passing the First Screening.
Please be reminded to submit certified true copies of your transcript and educational certificates. You can approach your university to carry out the procedure.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Singaporeans are exempted from taking the English exam.
Written Examinations and Interviews Schedule for Research Students
1st Round: Documents Screening
Results will be notified by email: 18 June 20252nd Round: Written Examinations
Venue: Embassy of Japan, 16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390
Date: 21 June 2025 (Saturday)3rd Round: In-Person Interview
Venue: Japan Creative Centre, 4 Nassim Road, Singapore 258372
Date: 22 June 2025 (Sunday)