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MEXT Research Scholarship 2026 (for Master’s And Ph.d)
Japanese Government MEXT Research Scholarships
Applications for MEXT Research Scholarships for 2026 are now OPEN
Last Date of MEXT research scholarship 2026
The last date of the MEXT research scholarship 2026 to apply for the scholarship is 27th May 2025. Please try to apply before the end date for best regards.
Guidelines, application form, and other supporting documents can be downloaded directly from the link below. You can also find past examination questions on this linked page. Please read the application guidelines thoroughly before applying.
NOTE:
Due to the large number of applications received every year, we are unable to confirm receipt of documents. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test and interview. Any inquiries made as to why someone has not been shortlisted will not be entertained. Only complete applications will be considered for the scholarship. The embassy will contact the shortlisted candidates by mid-June.
Required Documents for MEXT research scholarship 2026
The following documents (in the given order) should be submitted before the deadline:
- Mark Sheet Form
- Application Form (1 original)
- Research Plan
- Attested copy of degree (hope certificate) and transcripts from the last universities attended.
(Attestation by the respective University is mandatory if selected.)
Applicants must submit the following documents according to his/her academic background:
(a) Applicants who have already graduated from a university’s undergraduate program: an academic transcript of the program;
(b) Applicants who have already completed a degree program at a graduate school: academic transcripts of both the undergraduate and the graduate programs;
(c) Applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree: an academic transcript that covers the year of enrollment to the term for which grades have been determined at the time of application for the scholarship;
(d) Applicants who are pursuing a graduate school degree: an academic transcript of the undergraduate program and an academic transcript of the degree program at the graduate school that covers the year of enrollment to the term for which grades have been determined at the time of application for the scholarship.
- An attested copy of the certification of graduation or the degree certificate of the university attended. (1 copy with original attestation)
Applicants must submit the following documents according to his/her academic background:
(a) Applicants who have already graduated from a university’s undergraduate program: a certificate of graduation from the undergraduate program;
(b) Applicants who have already completed a graduate school degree: certificates of graduation from both the undergraduate and graduate programs;
(c) Applicants who are pursuing an undergraduate degree: a certificate of prospective graduation from the undergraduate program;
(d) Applicants who are pursuing a graduate degree: a certificate of graduation from the undergraduate program and a certificate of prospective graduation from the degree program at the graduate school.
- Recommendation Letter from the president/dean or the academic advisor at the current or last university attended. (1 original)
- Abstract of theses (if applicable) (1 original)
- Recommendation letter from the present employer (if applicable) (1 original)
NOTE:
- Here are answers to some of the common queries
- Submitted documents will not be returned.
- The application should be unstapled (assemble only with a paper clip) and printed on A4-size paper.
- Certificates & documents, other than those mentioned above, will not be considered.
Applicants who wish to appear for the test & interview in Islamabad (if shortlisted), should send their application to the following address
Please write this outside the envelope carrying your application:
MEXT Research Scholarship Application
Public Affairs Section
Embassy of Japan
53-70, Ramna 5/4
Diplomatic Enclave 1
Islamabad 44000
For queries regarding the application:
Tel : +92 (51) 9072500
Fax: +92 (51) 9072-357
E-mail: culture@ib.mofa.go.jp
Applicants (from Karachi, Baluchistan, and Quetta) who will appear for the test & interview in Karachi (if shortlisted), should send their application to the following address
Please write this outside the envelope carrying your application:
MEXT Research Scholarship Application
Consulate General of Japan
6/2 Civil Lines
Abdullah Haroon Road
Karachi, Pakistan
For queries regarding the application:
Tel : +92 (21) 3522-0800
Fax: +92 (21) 3522-0815
NOTE: Due to the large number of applications received every year, we are unable to confirm receipt of documents. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test and interview. Any inquiries made as to why someone has not been shortlisted will not be entertained. Only complete applications will be considered for the scholarship.