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/

For your reference, we have made the recording and Q&A from the Spring 2025 recruitment briefing available. Please note that, unlike the spring application, we will not be offering SPRING program slots offer in advance for this fall application.
– Recording: https://science-tokyo.box.com/s/uo6tpv61bdeusvvapmxe1ha8vskrqo37
– 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 for the FY 2025)
All
Off-Campus Study PlusVaries by destination and periodSelected from applicants

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

EligibilityStudents enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in September 2025
Application periodWednesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Wednesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsFriday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Note

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 for the FY 2025)
All
Off-Campus Study PlusVaries by destination and periodSelected from applicants

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

EligibilityStudents enrolling in Science Tokyo’s doctoral program in September 2025
Application periodWednesday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. (JST) to Wednesday, October 15, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Announcement of selection resultsFriday, November 28, 11:00 a.m. (JST)
Note