Introduction

“Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Science Tokyo SPRING)” and ”Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Science Tokyo BOOST)” will offer financial support for doctoral students who are willing to contribute to the development of science, technology and innovation in Japan after completing the doctoral program and those who wish to independently choose their own career path.

For the time being, the recruitment for students in SE (science and engineering fields) is conducted on this website. Only students of the following schools can apply from this website.
 - School of Science
 - School of Engineering
 - School of Materials and Chemical Technology
 - School of Computing
 - School of Life Science and Technology
 - School of Environment and Society

*The recruitment for students in MD (Medicine, dentistry, health care sciences, and oral health care sciences fields) will be posted on the following website.
https://www.tmd.ac.jp/campuslife/takuetsu/

Updated on Mar 26: Information Session Recording and Q&A for Spring 2025 Recruitment is now available.
– Recording: https://science-tokyo.box.com/s/gxq6f94bvtigffhx5qhm3nlqhvysmfwi
– Q&A: https://www.spring-boost.i.isct.ac.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/採用説明会-QA_250325.pdf

Program for Development of Next-Generation Front-Runners with Comprehensive Knowledge and Humanity (Science Tokyo SPRING)

Eligibility

Those who aspire to solve the various problems that modern society will face and contribute to the welfare and happiness of all members of the global community, as next-generation front-runners with comprehensive knowledge and humanity

Amount of support

Item of expenditureAmountEligible persons
Research Incentives (equivalent to living expenses)2.16 million yen per year
(180,000 yen per month)
All
Research Funds300,000 yen per year
(150,000 yen for half-
year period)
All
Off-Campus Study PlusVaries by destination and periodSelected from applicants

Recruitment for those who enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in the fall is conducted only when they enroll in the doctoral program. Recruitment for those who will enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program next fall (Offer in advance) is not conducted. Information for those who wish to enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in spring 2025 will be announced around spring 2025.

SPRING
For those who enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Spring FY 2025

EligibilityStudents enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in April 2025
Application periodTuesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Tuesday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsMonday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Note

SPRING
For those who will enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Spring FY 2026 (Offer in advance)

EligibilityCurrent master students of Science Tokyo who wish to enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in April 2026*
Application periodTuesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Tuesday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsMonday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Note*Successful candidates who will not enroll in April 2026 will be cancelled whatever the reasons are

SPRING【Category C】
For those who have already enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program (except for those who enroll in April 2024)

EligibilityThose who enrolled in Tokyo Tech’s doctoral program between April 2022 and September 2023 and will continue to be enrolled in the program after April 2024 *
Application periodFriday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. (JST) to Friday, April 5, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsWednesday, June 12, 10:00 a.m. (JST)
Note*Applicants who have previously applied for the “Tokyo Tech Advanced Human Resource Development Fellowship for Doctoral Students” or “Cross the border! Tokyo Tech pioneering doctoral research project” are also eligible to apply (except for those who have been selected and supported by the program)

Program for Development of Co-creative Experts towards Top-level AI Research (Science Tokyo BOOST)

Eligibility

Those who are willing or are aiming to conduct top-level research in a wide area of research related to the field of next-generation AI that integrates different fields in a cross-disciplinary manner

Amount of support

Item of expenditureAmountEligible persons
Research Incentives (equivalent to living expenses)3.60 million yen per year
(300,000 yen per month)
All
Research Funds300,000 yen per year
(150,000 yen for half-
year period)
All
Off-Campus Study PlusVaries by destination and periodSelected from applicants

Science Tokyo BOOST only accepts applications for those enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program this spring. Recruitment for those who will enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program next spring (Offer in advance) is not conducted. Information for those who wish to enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in fall 2025 will be announced around fall 2025.

BOOST 
For those who enroll in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in Spring FY 2025

EligibilityStudents enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in April 2025
Application periodTuesday, April 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Tuesday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsMonday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Note