2026 Application Guide
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The Next-GIP invites outstanding Gunma University PhD students who will contribute to the creation of science, technology and innovation in Japan through challenging and interdisciplinary research.
The Next-GIP invites outstanding Gunma University PhD students who will contribute to the creation of science, technology and innovation in Japan through challenging and interdisciplinary research.
(limited to students who entered the university in October 2025 or will enter in April 2026).
(limited to students who entered the university in October 2025 or will enter in April 2026).
In addition, students who are able to complete the educational program designated by Gunma University during the period supported by the Next-GIP.
In addition, students who are able to complete the educational program designated by Gunma University during the period supported by the Next-GIP.
For international students, N2 level or higher on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is required.
For international students, N2 level or higher on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is required.
【Three years course】
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Science & Technology
Graduate School of Informatics
Interfaculty Initiative in Public Health
Interfaculty Initiative in Regulatory Science of Biomedical Science and Engineering
【Four years course】
Graduate School of medicine
Total: 10 students
Students wishing to participate in the programme should submit via the submission form by the deadline.
Please also check the application requirements according to the guidelines.
Deadline: 30 Jun. 2025, 12:00.
Deadline: 30 Jun. 2025, 12:00.
The first semester recruitment for the 2026 academic year has ended.
【Number of applicants and actual competition ratio for early selection】
Graduate School Number of applicants Actual competition ratio
・Graduate School of Information Science 5 people 2.5 times
・Graduate School of Medicine 4 people 2.0 times
・Graduate School of Health Sciences and Public Health Program 5 people 2.5 times
(4 in health science, 1 in public health)
※Integrated review based on the research content of the application.
・Faculty of Science and Engineering 8 people 2.0 times
The outline of this project and the application procedure are as shown in the application guidelines below.
Students who wish to apply for support are requested to confirm the eligibility, application requirements, etc., and submit their applications by the deadline.
The outline of this project and the application procedure are as shown in the application guidelines below.
Students who wish to apply for support are requested to confirm the eligibility, application requirements, etc., and submit their applications by the deadline.
Information Session on Recruitment and Selection for the First Semester of the Next-GIP in 2026
〇Date: Jun 11, from 4:00 p.m.
〇Format: Online
〇URL of the event will be sent to registrants.
〇The video will be shared with registrants at a later date.
We appreciate your registration even if you are unable to attend on the day.
If you wish to attend the briefing, please register at the URL below.
(Deadline: 6/10 12:00)
FY2026 Application Guide
FY2026 Application Guide
FY2026 Project
The outline of this project and the application procedure are as shown in the application guidelines below.
Students who wish to apply for support are requested to confirm the eligibility, application requirements, etc., and submit their applications by the deadline.
For international students who are considering applying (Certificate of Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT))
〇 At the time of application for selection, no certificate is required.
〇 If you are selected as a selected student, you will need to submit your N1 or N2 certificate by the start date of the support (R8.4.1).
〇 The certificate does not expire, so there is no need to take the test again.
Applications can be submitted using the application form below.
(Application forms will be available after the briefing.)
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