Call for Applications: October 2026 WPI-SKCM² Graduate Program Admission

The WPI-SKCM² Graduate Program at Hiroshima University is now accepting applications for October 2026 admission.

We invite motivated graduate students who are passionate about scientific fields such as physics, materials science, chemistry, mathematics, and related disciplines, and who are eager to engage in interdisciplinary research, to apply and become part of the International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM²).

This is a fully funded graduate program, designed to nurture the next generation of researchers working at the intersection of science, sustainability, and advanced materials.

Application Overview

Admission period: October 2026
Application deadline: March 2026

Application Process

1. Preliminary Screening (WPI-SKCM²)
Applicants must submit an application to the WPI-SKCM² Graduate Education Committee, including, a selection of up to three preferred mentors from the designated mentor list (At least one mentor must be based at Hiroshima University)

Applications will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.

2. Full Application (Hiroshima University)
Candidates who pass the preliminary screening will proceed to submit a full application to the relevant graduate school at Hiroshima University:

Applicants must follow the respective graduate school’s application guidelines and deadlines.

Student Support

The WPI-SKCM² Graduate Program provides comprehensive support, including:

Tuition Fee Waiver and Living Stipend
Full exemption from entrance and tuition fees, along with financial support sufficient to cover living expenses in Japan.
Research Funding & International Exchange
Opportunities to spend up to six months at partner WPI institutions abroad, including MIT, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Colorado Boulder, with travel and accommodation fully covered.
Mentorship & Academic Training
Each student is supervised by a team of three mentors:
- One Principal Investigator (PI) at Hiroshima University
- Two domestic and/or international co-mentors
  Students will also take core courses developed by WPI-SKCM², with the option to enroll in additional Hiroshima University graduate-level classes.
Vibrant Campus Life
Based at Higashi-Hiroshima Campus, students benefit from shared research spaces, informal coffee meetings, tutorials, international lectures (including talks by Nobel Laureates), cultural activities, and family-friendly workshops.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in fields such as:

Physics
Mathematics
Materials Science
Chemistry
Biology
Cosmology
Earth Sciences
(or closely related disciplines)

Given the interdisciplinary nature of WPI-SKCM², we particularly welcome applicants who value cross-disciplinary collaboration.

English proficiency is required
Prior knowledge of knot theory is not required

Learn More & Apply

For detailed application guidelines, frequently asked questions, and the full list of potential mentors, please visit the Graduate Education Application page on the WPI-SKCM² website.

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