Fwd: [Kyoto University] Applications Now Open: KU-STAR Program for India 2026

[Arun Kumar Deshmukh]

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Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Dear All,

Please find the information about a short term exchange program with our partner University. Please encourage our students who are interested in pursuing PhD to apply for this program.

Thank you

Prof. Rajesh Singh, 

Associate Coordinator 

International Collaboration

International Centre

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Varanasi-221005, UP, India

Email:  int.coll...@bhu.ac.in

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Date: Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Subject: [Kyoto University] Applications Now Open: KU-STAR Program for India 2026
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Banaras Hindu University

International Centre

Prof. Rajesh Singh, Coordinator (International Collaborations and International Students) 

Greetings from Kyoto University, Japan.

We are pleased to announce that the online application for the KU-STAR (Kyoto University Short-Term Academic Research) Program for India 2026 has officially opened today.

The KU-STAR Program provides an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate and master’s students from India to engage in 53 days of intensive research under the guidance of our world-class faculty.

Program Highlights

• Period: 19 May to 10 July 2026 (53 days)

• Host Laboratories: Choose from a list of 101 laboratories covering a wide range of academic fields.

• Goal: Designed for students with a strong desire to pursue a Ph.D. at Kyoto University.

• Support: Kyoto University will provide and cover the cost of accommodation.

Important Note on Financial Support

Please note that for the 2026 program, no daily stipend or scholarship (e.g., 5,000 JPY/day) will be provided. Participants are responsible for their own airfare, visa fees, insurance, and daily living expenses.

Application Details

• Deadline: 17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time) on 27 January 2026

• Application Link: KU-STAR Program India | Division of Graduate Studies

We would highly appreciate it if you could share this announcement with your students and departments. We look forward to receiving applications from bright and motivated candidates who wish to be the "STAR" of future research collaborations.

If you have any questions, please contact the KU-STAR Program Office.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We look forward to receiving applications from your university.

Best regards,

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KU-STAR Program Office

India Desk, Global Education Promotion Office

Division of Graduate Studies

Kyoto University

E-mail　indiad...@mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp