Applications are now being welcomed for the MEXT Japan PNST Fellowship 2026 at Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech). This esteemed fellowship, entirely funded, emerges from a triad partnership between the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the Government of Japan, and Kyutech itself.
Through this initiative, up to three scholars will be chosen for the Master’s pathway and another three for the Doctoral track. Laureates of this fellowship shall be granted the distinguished Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT), which comprehensively encompasses tuition costs, a monthly subsistence stipend, accommodation, international airfare, domestic travel, and various ancillary expenses. The principal aim is to immerse students in profound research engagements centered on nano-satellite technologies at Kyutech.
Details About MEXT Japan PNST Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: Japan
- University: Kyutech
- Fellowship Name: Post-graduate study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST)
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
Financial Coverage
Recipients shall benefit from:
– International air passage.
– Monthly allowance for sustenance.
– Provisions for living expenditures.
– Housing and nourishment support.
– Local commuting assistance.
– Full exemption from university tuition fees.
Duration of Fellowship
– Master’s: 2 academic years.
– PhD: 3 academic years.
Eligibility Requirements
– Nationality: Applicants must belong to developing nations or states without advanced space programs.
– Nomination: Candidates are required to secure formal nomination from their home institutions.
– Age: Birthdate must fall on or after 2 April 1991.
– Academic Credentials:
• For the Master’s Program: possession of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline.
• For the Doctoral Program: possession of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in an engineering-related discipline.
• Note: The committee may also entertain candidates holding degrees in adjacent technological areas.
Essential Documentation
– PNST Program Overview
– Information Note (pdf)
– Terms of Participation (pdf)
– Academic Background Template (pdf)
– Checklist (pdf)
– Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Guidelines (pdf)
– Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Program Timeline
The PNST Fellowship is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026. Final-year undergraduates applying for the Master’s track must complete their Bachelor’s degree by September 2026.
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Interested individuals must lodge their applications online, adhering strictly to the official process detailed on the program’s website.
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