{"id":84,"date":"2025-10-31T17:02:12","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/?p=84"},"modified":"2025-10-31T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:02:12","slug":"international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/31\/international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026 &#8211; Benefits, Eligibility, Required Documents And How To Apply For The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a 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href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/31\/international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026\/#Degree_Level\" >Degree Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/31\/international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026\/#Available_Subjects_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\" >Available Subjects Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/31\/international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026\/#Benefits_Of_The_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\" >Benefits Of The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<\/a><\/li><li 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href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/31\/international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026\/#Required_Documents_For_The_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\" >Required Documents For The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/31\/international-cooperative-graduate-program-scholarship-icgp-2026\/#Application_Timeline\" >Application Timeline\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026_%E2%80%93_Benefits_Eligibility_Required_Documents_And_How_To_Apply_For_The_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\"><\/span>Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026 &#8211; Benefits, Eligibility, Required Documents And How To Apply For The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">If you&#8217;ve been looking forward to studying in Japan as an exchange student, then now is the time.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) 2026 at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, offers outstanding <a href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/30\/anso-cas-twas-unesco-phd-scholarship-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhD students<\/a> from partner universities the unique opportunity to conduct part of their thesis research under the co-supervision of NIMS researchers.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">This short-term training and research program aims to promote international collaboration, enhance research capabilities, and advance global scientific advancement in materials science.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degree_Level\"><\/span>Degree Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>PhD (Doctoral Level)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This program is exclusively designed for full-time PhD students enrolled at universities that have concluded the ICGP agreement with NIMS.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Available_Subjects_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\"><\/span>Available Subjects Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ICGP 2026 primarily focuses on Materials Science and <a href=\"https:\/\/example.ng\/education\/2025\/10\/27\/university-of-british-columbia-ubc-scholarships-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engineering<\/a>, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials<\/li>\n<li>Energy and Environmental Materials<\/li>\n<li>Biomaterials and Soft Materials<\/li>\n<li>Functional Materials and Devices<\/li>\n<li>Computational and Theoretical Materials Science<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applicants should contact their preferred NIMS researcher in advance via the NIMS Researchers Directory (SAMURAI) to confirm alignment with the research.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_The_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\"><\/span>Benefits Of The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program 2026 provides selected candidates with:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Monthly Living Allowance: 120,000 JPY<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation Fee Coverage<\/li>\n<li>Access to Advanced Research Facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligible_Nationalities\"><\/span>Eligible Nationalities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Open to international PhD students from partner universities that have signed an ICGP agreement with NIMS.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To be eligible for the NIMS ICGP 2026, applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Be a full-time PhD student at a university that has signed an ICGP agreement with NIMS.<\/li>\n<li>Have a research topic relevant to materials science and aligned with a NIMS researcher\u2019s expertise.<\/li>\n<li>Or equivalent certification of English proficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Possess a valid passport.<\/li>\n<li>Be in good health condition, certified by a medical document.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate English language proficiency, proven by one of the following:\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>TOEIC score \u2265 740<\/li>\n<li>TOEFL (ITP\/iBT\/CBT) \u2265 550\/80\/213<\/li>\n<li>IELTS \u2265 5.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Apply\"><\/span>How To Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>To apply, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nims.go.jp\/students\/en\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>APPLY NOW<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Required_Documents_For_The_Japan_NIMS_International_Cooperative_Graduate_Program_Scholarship_ICGP_2026\"><\/span><strong>Required Documents For The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Latest official academic transcripts (Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>English proficiency certificate (TOEIC\/TOEFL\/IELTS).<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport copy.<\/li>\n<li>Financial Guarantee Letter (Template available).<\/li>\n<li>Health Guarantee Letter (Template available).<\/li>\n<li>Commitment Letter (Template available).<\/li>\n<li>Recommendation Letter from Head of Study Program and Academic Supervisor (addressed to Director of the Directorate of Partnerships ITB).<\/li>\n<li>ICGP Application Forms (Download from\u00a0NIMS ICGP page).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Timeline\"><\/span>Application Timeline\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>1 January 2026 (Nomination through form submission)<\/li>\n<li>Screening and Interviews: January \u2013 February 2026<\/li>\n<li>Results Announcement: Mid-March 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026 &#8211; Benefits, Eligibility, Required Documents And How To Apply For The Japan NIMS International Cooperative Graduate Program Scholarship (ICGP) 2026 If you&#8217;ve been looking forward to studying in Japan as an exchange student, then now is the time. 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