JST NEXUS PROGRAM · 2025 - 2029
Building the Next Generation of Vietnam–Japan Semiconductor Leaders
The JST NEXUS UTokyo–HUST project combines cutting-edge semiconductor research with PhD training, international internships, and academic exchange programs to cultivate young Vietnamese researchers and engineers.
About the Project
What is JST NEXUS?
NEXUS, “Networked Exchange, United Strength for Stronger Partnerships between Japan and ASEAN,” is a JST framework to strengthen Japan–ASEAN science and technology cooperation. Its activities include international joint research and researcher exchange/development.
Our UTokyo–HUST project is one of the Japan–Vietnam semiconductor projects selected under this framework.
Our Mission: Semiconductor Talent Development for Vietnam and Japan
Through collaborative research, international exchange, and hands-on experience, the NEXUS UTokyo–HUST project aims to cultivate young Vietnamese researchers who can contribute to the future semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam, Japan, and beyond.
※UTokyo: The University of Tokyo
※HUST: Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Talent Development
Scholarships for Vietnamese students to pursuit PhD at laboratories at The University of Tokyo (Japan)
Collaborative Research
Research teams from UTokyo and HUST collaborate to advance GaN, β-Ga₂O₃, SrTiO₃, and their heterostructures for energy-efficient power and high-performance electronics.
Vietnam–Japan Semiconductor Symposium
Collaborative platform for scientific exchange, talent development, industry–policy dialogue, and long-term partnership in semiconductor research and education.
NEXUS Internship Program with HUST
Short-term internships for Vietnamese students, mainly from HUST, at UTokyo laboratories
Research Areas of the NEXUS UTokyo Team
Advanced MOSFET & CMOS
High-performance transistors for future logic and power applications
Spintronics & Memory Devices
Next-generation non-volatile memory and spin-based functional devices.
2D Materials & Heterostructures
Exploring novel 2D systems and van der Waals heterostructures
Flexible Electronics
Stretchable, wearable devices for healthcare and environmental monitoring.
Power Electronics & Wide Bandgap Devices
High-efficiency power devices for energy and mobility applications.
Thermal Management & Reliability
Innovative solutions for heat dissipation and device reliability, Energy havesting.
Advanced VLSI Design
Data-centric Computing, Hardware Security
PhD Scholarship Program
We are recruiting highly motivated and talented Vietnamese students to join the PhD program at UTokyo under the supervision of our NEXUS team members.
Eligibility Conditions
- Strong academic and research record
- Good English communication ability (TOEFL or IELTS required)
- Be able to participate and pass the entrance exam of UTokyo
📩 If you are interested, please contact us at: vietnam.utokyo@gmail.com
Monthly stipend 200,000 JPY
For the PhD period until 2029 March
Research Fund 1,500,000 JPY per year
Top-level Research Environment
Supported by 22 semiconductor-related labs in UTokyo
Semiconductor Industry Network in Japan
NEXUS Internship Program
The NEXUS Internship Program at the University of Tokyo provides students from Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge research in semiconductor science and engineering in three months.
Through laboratory training at UTokyo, cultural and language learning, and potential industry exposure, the program aims to nurture talented Vietnamese students, support their future graduate studies and careers, and strengthen long-term Japan–Vietnam collaboration in semiconductor research, education, and industry.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled as a final-year undergraduate student or master’s student at HUST
- GPA above 3.2/4.0
- Strong English or Japanese communication skills; TOEFL, IELTS, or JLPT is preferred
- Recommendation letter from a HUST faculty member, preferably the student’s supervisor
- Self-motivated and passionate about advanced semiconductor research
Research focus
STUDENTS (TO BE UPDATED)
Be Part Of The Future
We warmly welcome motivated students, researchers, and partners to join us in shaping the future of Japan and Vietnam semiconductor technology.