Hiroshima University has established the Hiroshima University Global Doctoral Fellowship to support international doctoral students by providing an environment where they can focus on their research, fostering their growth so that they can contribute to Japan’s future in science, technology, and innovation, and become global leaders.
This program seeks individuals with a broad perspective and knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to take action—those who can leverage these qualities to contribute to Japan’s future in science, technology, and innovation and to advance efforts that make the world a better place. In particular, we are looking for applicants who intend to be directly involved in creating science, technology, and innovation in Japan after earning their doctoral degree at Hiroshima University. This will be a key consideration in our selection process.
Selected students will be employed as research fellows and provided with a salary and research funds.
For more information, download the following application guidelines and others

*Concurrent application to the program offered in a separate call for applications, “Project for Developing and Supporting the Next-Generation AI Researchers at Hiroshima University,” is permitted. If you are selected for both programs, priority will be given to the “Project for Developing and Supporting the Next-Generation AI Researchers at Hiroshima University.” Please note that you cannot be selected for both programs simultaneously.

 Please access the online application form (Google Forms) from the following URL, enter the required items, and submit it.
 

[ Online Application Form ]：Google Form

*Your Google account and password must be verified for form submissions. Please enter your Gmail address when the login screen appears.(*Not HIRODAI email)

*Please be sure to upload your application documents in PDF format.
*The application documents may be either in color or black-and-white.
*The application documents must be filled out and submitted according to the program's specified format without modification. If you apply using documents which are different from the specified format, your application may not be screened. 
*The “Check Sheet” for the application form must also be completed and submitted. Incomplete check sheets may result in the application not being considered.
*In principle, revision of application documents after submission is not allowed. Please make sure that there are no errors in the documents you submit before submitting them.
* If you have difficulty applying through the online application form, please contact us by email and include in the message the reason why you are unable to use the form.

[ Application Deadline ]Monday, January 5, 2026, 5 p.m.( Japan Standard Time)
* Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted for any reason. Please plan ahead and anticipate the time it will take to prepare your application documents and fill out the application form.
* When the deadline approaches, we may receive many inquiries and need additional time to respond. Please prepare your application materials systematically and contact us as soon as possible if you have any questions.
* Please note that the university will be closed from Saturday, December 27 to Sunday, January 4. During this period, we will not be able to respond to any inquiries.