The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), together with the Government of Japan and the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), is offering the 2026 Postgraduate Study on Nano-Satellite Technologies (PNST) Fellowship. This initiative is designed to support talented individuals from developing and non-space-faring nations who wish to deepen their expertise in space engineering.
The PNST fellowship provides world-class training, hands-on research, and academic development through Kyutech’s Space Engineering International Course (SEIC). By equipping participants with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills, the programme empowers graduates to actively contribute to building sustainable space capabilities in their home countries.
Study Details
Host Institution:
Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Japan
Programme:
Space Engineering International Course (SEIC)
Degree Options:
- Master’s Degree: 2 years (up to 3 participants)
- Doctoral Degree: 3 years (up to 3 participants)
Requirement:
Admission is contingent upon passing Kyutech’s official entrance examination. Degrees are conferred after the successful defence of the student’s thesis.
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Benefits
The fellowship covers all major costs for the entire duration of study:
- Monthly Stipend: Around 144,000 JPY per month (MEXT scholarship) to cover living expenses such as housing, food, and local transport.
- Airfare: One round-trip economy class ticket between the applicant’s home country and Japan.
- Tuition and Fees: All matriculation, tuition, and entrance examination fees are waived by Kyutech.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be nationals of a developing or non-space-faring country (without significant space technology or launch capacity).
- Be officially nominated by their home institution.
- Have been born on or after 2 April 1991.
- Possess the required academic background:
– Master’s Programme: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related discipline.
– Doctoral Programme: A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related discipline.
(The Selection Committee may also accept degrees from other relevant technical fields.)
- Demonstrate strong potential to apply the fellowship experience towards advancing space development in their home country.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online before the deadline.
- The application portal closes on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at 23:59 JST.
- For more details and to apply, candidates should visit the official UNOOSA Fellowship webpage
APPLY FOR THE PNST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
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