Program Overview

The NAIST–LPDP Co-Funding Scholarship Program is a jointly financed scholarship initiative between the Indonesian Endowment Fund for Education (LPDP) and the Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), Japan. The program aims to support Indonesian students pursuing postgraduate studies at the Master's and doctoral (PhD) levels.

The program provides opportunities for advanced study and research in NAIST's three main fields:

Through this partnership, NAIST and LPDP aim to foster academic excellence, strengthen research collaboration between Indonesia and Japan, and contribute to the development of highly skilled researchers and professionals.


Number of Scholarships

Three (3) scholarships are available per academic year, covering both Master's and doctoral (PhD) programs.

The total number of scholarships is three across both degree levels, rather than three scholarships for each degree level.


Enrollment Period

April 2027


Scholarship Coverage and Duration

For general information on scholarship benefits and financial support, please refer to the LPDP Co-Funding Scholarship webpage.

The specific scholarship benefits and duration of financial support are subject to the terms and conditions of the NAIST–LPDP Co-Funding Scholarship Program.


Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the NAIST–LPDP Co-Funding Scholarship Program must meet the following requirements:

(1) Nationality

Applicants must be Indonesian citizens.

(2) Academic Qualifications

Applicants must have an excellent academic record and meet the following minimum GPA requirements:

Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain the required academic standard throughout the scholarship period.

(3) Language Proficiency

Applicants must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English or Japanese.

English: Certified test results from TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are accepted. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0, a TOEFL iBT score of 74, or a Duolingo English Test score of 115.

Japanese: Applicants must provide certified Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) results demonstrating N2 level or higher.

Application and Selection Schedule 

Note: The schedule is tentative and subject to change. Applicants are advised to check this website regularly for updates.