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About the PNST Fellowship Programme
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), invites applications for the 2025 United Nations/Japan Long-term Fellowship Programme. This fellowship programme, designed for nationals of developing countries or non-space-faring nations, aims to advance knowledge and skills in nano-satellite technologies.
The PNST Fellowship Programme will select up to three students for the Masters course (two years) and three students for the Doctorate course (three years) each year. Successful candidates will complete their studies at Kyutech’s Graduate School, enrolling in the Space Engineering International Course (SEIC) after passing the entrance exam. Upon completion and defense of their thesis, participants will earn a Master’s or Doctorate degree. This fellowship offers students hands-on research experience in nano-satellite development, with access to Kyutech’s state-of-the-art facilities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of a developing country or a non-space-faring nation (without substantial capability in space technology or satellite launch).
- Have institutional endorsement for the fellowship.
- Be born on or after April 2, 1990.
- Hold the required academic qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for those applying for the Master’s course, or a Master’s degree or equivalent for those applying for the Doctorate course, with studies in engineering or related fields. The Doctoral Commission may consider degrees in other technological areas.
- Be able to apply the experience gained through the program in their professional careers.
Benefits of the PNST Fellowship Programme
Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend (approximately 144,000 yen) through the MEXT (Monbukagakusho) Research Student Scholarship to support living expenses, including housing, food, and local transportation. Fellows will also receive an economy-class air ticket from their home country to Japan and coverage for matriculation, tuition, and examination fees provided by Kyutech.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should please visit the official fellowship webpage linked below for more detailed information on how to apply. Note that applications close on December 1, 2024.
See also:
Tokyo University Amgen Scholars Program 2025: Apply Now!
The Letten Prize 2025 for Researchers: Apply Now!
World Trade Organization Internship Program 2025
Apply for the $5,000 Pathways Access Scholarship at Swinburne University 2025
