DhakaMEXT Japanese Government Scholarship — Research Students (Embassy Recommendation)
- Country
- Japan
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree
- Master's, PhD
- Dates
- 2027 round closed (Embassy of Japan in Dhaka recruited Apr–May 2026) · 2028 round expected around Apr–May 2027
- Study starts
- Apr or Sep/Oct 2028
For applicants from Bangladesh: Apply through the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka.
What it covers
- Tuition and admission fees
- Monthly stipend
- Return airfare
Who can apply
- Bangladeshi citizen
- Bachelor's degree or higher; study area related to your previous field
- Age limit set per round (for 2027: born on or after 2 Apr 1992)
- Willing to learn Japanese
How to apply
- Watch the Embassy of Japan in Bangladesh scholarship notice (usually April)
- Submit the application to the Embassy in Dhaka
- Sit the written exam (English/Japanese) and interview
- Secure acceptance from a Japanese university supervisor
Documents you'll need
- Application form
- Field of study and research plan
- Transcripts and certificates
- Recommendation letter
- Medical certificate
Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.