{"id":787,"date":"2018-12-04T10:41:45","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T01:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/?page_id=787"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:04:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T08:04:04","slug":"call-for-phd-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/call-for-phd-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for PhD students\/ Postdoc researchers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Yoshihiko Kadoya Calls for PhD Students and Postdoctoral Researchers<\/h1>\n<p>Join a World-Leading Research Lab in Digital Finance, Health Economics, and Well-Being<br \/>\n\u2014\u2014 Led by Distinguished Professor Yoshihiko Kadoya, Hiroshima University \u2014\u2014<\/p>\n<p>We welcome PhD students and postdoctoral researchers who:<br \/>\n&#8211; aim to conduct empirical, policy-relevant research<br \/>\n&#8211; are interested in digital financial literacy, behavioral finance, wellbeing, and health economics<br \/>\n&#8211; come from applied research backgrounds and\/or practitioner (e.g., government and international organizations)<br \/>\n&#8211; wish to publish internationally during their PhD<br \/>\n\u2013 are motivated to build an international research career after the PhD<br \/>\n\u2013 have strong ethical standards and value fairness, honesty, and respect in research and teamwork<\/p>\n<p>Kadoya Lab operates as a high-output, team-based research environment in which students actively contribute to internationally publishable work.<\/p>\n<h3>International Recognition: 5 Kadoya Lab members among the SciVal Top 500<\/h3>\n<p>\nIn October 2025, <a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/five-members-of-the-kadoya-lab-hiroshima-university-ranked-among-the-top-500-authors-in-scivals-topic-financial-literacy-and-its-impact-on-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>five members of the Kadoya Lab<\/strong> were ranked among the world\u2019s Top 150 researchers in Elsevier\u2019s <em>SciVal<\/em> Topic<br \/>\n\u201cFinancial Literacy and Its Impact on Wellbeing.\u201d<\/a><br \/>\nProf. <strong>Yoshihiko Kadoya<\/strong> ranked <strong>9th worldwide<\/strong>, followed by Dr. <strong>Mostafa S. R. Khan<\/strong> (10th),<br \/>\nand three other members within the Top 150.<\/p>\n<p>This recognition highlights Kadoya Lab\u2019s <strong>global leadership in empirical research on digital financial literacy and wellbeing<\/strong>, reinforcing our commitment to advancing world-class, policy-relevant research.\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scival.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: Elsevier SciVal Database (2025)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kadoya Lab at Hiroshima University welcomes motivated PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>We specialize in Digital Financial Literacy, Behavioral Finance, and Health &#038; Well-Being, combining large-scale data and advanced econometrics.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/\/clarivate.com\/ja\/solutions\/web-of-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web of Science<\/a> has selected Yoshihiko Kadoya as a world top-level scientist (THE World University Rankings survey respondent) for 5 years in a row.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/scival.com\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elsevier&#8217;s SciVal,<\/a> Prof. Yoshihiko Kadoya is among the world&#8217;s top researchers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scival.com\/trends\/authors\/table?uri=Topic\/837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Financial Literacy and Its Impact on Wellbeing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Kadoya Lab&#8217;s Cutting-Edge Research Projects<\/h2>\n<p><!-- ==== Kadoya Lab: Projects (card + accordion) ==== --><\/p>\n<style>\n\/* Scoped styles *\/\n.klab2 { --gap:1rem; 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Sustainable Health \/ Household Economics<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (10)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding money reduces worry about old age<\/li>\n<li>For Americans, understanding money eases old age anxiety<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat makes you anxious about life after 65?\u201d \u2015Advice to the worlds\u2019 aging population from Japan<\/li>\n<li>Schools and Media Key to Cutting Financial Literacy (page 37)<\/li>\n<li>Financial literacy empowers aging population in Japan<\/li>\n<li>Can financial literacy explain lack of investment in risky assets in Japan?<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy, Financial Education, and Cancer Screening Behavior: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>Does Financial Literacy Influence Preventive Health Check-up Behavior in Japan?<\/li>\n<li>Who became victims of financial frauds during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan?<\/li>\n<li>Information sources for investment decisions: Evidence from Japanese investors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>    <!-- b) Human Services and Long-Term Care --><\/p>\n<article class=\"klab2-card\">\n      <span class=\"klab2-tag\">Human Services<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Human Services &amp; Long-Term Care<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (3)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Book Release of \u201cHuman Services and Long-term Care: A Market Model\u201d By Yoshihiko Kadoya<\/li>\n<li>Cognitive decline reduces household spending among older people<\/li>\n<li>The Economic Burden of Dementia: Evidence from a Survey of Households of People with Dementia and Their Caregivers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>    <!-- c) Emotion and Productivity --><\/p>\n<article class=\"klab2-card\">\n      <span class=\"klab2-tag\">Behavior<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Emotion &amp; Productivity<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (4)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Biometric devices help pinpoint factory workers\u2019 emotions and productivity<\/li>\n<li>Biometric devices help pinpoint factory workers\u2019 emotions &amp; productivity (QS Wow News)<\/li>\n<li>How is emotion associated with driving speed? A study on taxi drivers in Japan<\/li>\n<li>Could having access to real-time data on your emotions help improve mental health? Evidence from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Japanese Office Workers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>    <!-- d) Tactile Marketing --><\/p>\n<article class=\"klab2-card\">\n      <span class=\"klab2-tag\">Marketing<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tactile Marketing<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (1)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Consumers\u2019 Willingness to Pay for Tactile Impressions: A Study Using Smartphone Covers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>    <!-- e) Family Care-Giving \/ Asian Studies --><\/p>\n<article class=\"klab2-card\">\n      <span class=\"klab2-tag\">Asia \/ Family<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Family Care-Giving, Natural Experiments &amp; Asian Studies<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (5)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>China\u2019s one-child generation not so selfish after all<\/li>\n<li>India\u2019s Preference For Sons Mostly Due To Need For Elderly Care: Study<\/li>\n<li>Access to Antenatal Care in Lao PDR: Analysis Using National Level Survey<\/li>\n<li>Impact of changing socioeconomic conditions on family caregiving norms: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>The Association of Caregivers\u2019 Socio-Economic Conditions with Family Caregiving Norms: Evidence from China<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>    <!-- f) Addiction \/ Health behavior --><\/p>\n<article class=\"klab2-card\">\n      <span class=\"klab2-tag\">Behavioral Health<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Addiction &amp; Health Behavior<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (8)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial literacy may reduce gambling frequency: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy and Gambling Behavior in the United States<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy, Financial Education, and Smoking Behavior: Evidence From Japan<\/li>\n<li>Do Financial Literacy and Financial Education Influence Smoking Behavior in the United States?<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy and Exercise Behavior: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy, Financial Education, and Cancer Screening Behavior: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>Financial Literacy and Impulsivity: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>Impulsivity and Alcohol-Drinking Behavior: Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>    <!-- g) COVID-19 Pandemic --><\/p>\n<article class=\"klab2-card\">\n      <span class=\"klab2-tag\">COVID-19 \/ Society<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>COVID-19 Pandemic<\/h3>\n<div class=\"klab2-acc\">\n<details>\n<summary>Selected studies (11)<\/summary>\n<ul>\n<li>Willing or Hesitant? A Socioeconomic Study on the Potential Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan<\/li>\n<li>Who Is Next? A Study on Victims of Financial Fraud in Japan<\/li>\n<li>COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy among the younger generation in Japan<\/li>\n<li>Loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic: Are older people at higher risk?<\/li>\n<li>Who became lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic?<\/li>\n<li>A longitudinal study on loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan<\/li>\n<li>Has Smartphone Use Influenced Loneliness during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan?<\/li>\n<li>Pandemic Fatigue in Japan: Factors Affecting the Declining COVID-19 Preventive Measures<\/li>\n<li>Loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic: A comparison of urban and rural areas<\/li>\n<li>Does the easing of COVID-19 restrictive measures improve loneliness conditions? Evidence from Japan<\/li>\n<li>How does Smartphone Use Impact Loneliness in the Post-COVID landscape in Japan?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details><\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ==== \/Projects ==== --><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/covid-19e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/covid19e-2.jpg\" alt=\"COVID-19 Research\" width=\"150\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHiroshimaUniv.en%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02tGtraS8NtecXWkfwzowsMhS2RjnDLqeFNCRjgoBV9iQKzhBwDEKNpfJe1Xnp8wVDl&#038;show_text=true&#038;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"571\" style=\"border:none;overflow:hidden\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/en\/activities\/researcher\/DP_DR\/KadoyaYoshihikoDP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview: Yoshihiko Kadoya (Distinguished Professor)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/koho_press\/2021-2022ebookenglish\/html5.html#page=11\">Interview: Yoshihiko Kadoya (Researchers Leading the World)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/archive.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/koho_press\/HiroshimaUniversityUpdate_202203.pdf\">Interview: Yoshihiko Kadoya (Distinguished Professor, p.13)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/en\/ru\/researcher\/DP_DR\/KadoyaYoshihiko\">Interview: Yoshihiko Kadoya (Distinguished Researcher)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/category\/media\/\">Other Media Coverage<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"energia\" src=\"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/energia.jpg\" alt=\"energia\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"presen\" src=\"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/presen.jpg\" alt=\"presen\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"presentation\" src=\"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/presentation.jpg\" alt=\"presentation\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"experiment\" src=\"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/exp.jpg\" alt=\"experiment\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"seminar\" src=\"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/seminar.jpg\" alt=\"seminar\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"hiher-chula\" src=\"http:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/hiher-chula.jpg\" alt=\"hiher-chula\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"mvr2020\" src=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mvr2020.jpg\" alt=\"mvr2020\" width=\"700\" height=\"50\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Together with <a href=\"http:\/\/hiher.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/organization-en\/\">Hiroshima Institute of Health Economics Research (HiHER)<\/a>, we are actively engaged<br \/>\nwith international research collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>We also have collaborated with many business and public organizations. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laboratoryequipment.com\/561386-Biometric-Devices-Pinpoint-Factory-Workers-Emotions-and-Productivity\/\">this<\/a> for instance.<\/p>\n<h2>Publication Opportunities<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cPublish or Perish.\u201d This is very true in academia, where publications matter. With that in mind, Kadoya Lab provides students with strong publication opportunities and close involvement in ongoing empirical research.<\/p>\n<p>The examples below illustrate the lab\u2019s strong commitment to early and continuous publication during the PhD period.<\/p>\n<li>Sumeet Lal published more than 14 articles in impact factor journals during his 2.5 years period of PhD at Kadoya Lab<\/li>\n<li>Trinh Xuan Thi Nguyen published 11 articles in impact factor journals during her 2.5 years period of PhD at Kadoya Lab<\/li>\n<li>Abdul-Salam Sulemana published 8 articles in impact factor journals during his 2.5 years period of PhD at Kadoya Lab<\/li>\n<li>Pattaphol Yuktadatta published 8 articles in impact factor journals during his 3 years period of PhD  at Kadoya Lab<\/li>\n<li>Somtip Watanapongvanich published 11 articles in impact factor journals during her 3 years period of PhD at Kadoya Lab<\/li>\n<li>Pongpat Putthinun published 6 articles in impact factor journals during his 3 years period of PhD at Kadoya Lab<\/li>\n<li>Honoka Nabeshima published 5 articles in impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the master&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n<li>Yu Kuramoto published 5 articles in impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the master&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n<li>Manaka Yamaguchi published 4 articles for impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Kota Ogura published 3 articles for impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Yuzuha Himeno published 3 articles for impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Asahi Shiiku (or Shiku) published 3 articles for impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Takuya Katauke wrote 3 articles for impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Sayaka Fukuda wrote 3 articles for impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Shunsuke Ono published 3 articles in impact factor journals at Kadoya Lab even before obtaining the bachelor degree<\/li>\n<li>Approx. 70 cumulative undergraduate co-authors on WoS-indexed papers between 2021 and 2026;<\/li>\n<li>For applicants who wish to see concrete examples of past doctoral research, a list of PhD thesis titles is available <a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/lab-member\/#anker-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>The graduates have obtained competitive posts after the degree, as seen in the <a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/lab-member\/#anker-0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> \u201cAlumni\u201d page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Notes-for-prospective-students_Pongpat.pdf\">Voice from lab members<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many of our students come from diverse academic and national backgrounds. What matters most is not perfection at the beginning, but the willingness to work seriously, learn continuously, and uphold strong ethical standards in research.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ESrkTlrHeLE?si=HONxw822NZT78pW6\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/br>Abdul-Salam Sulemana, PhD<\/br><\/br><\/p>\n<h2>Possible Financial Supports<\/h2>\n<p>If you wish, Yoshihiko Kadoya can help you to get scholarships including the MEXT Scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship) and the JDS Scholarship (Japanese Government Scholarship).<\/p>\n<p>As of 2025, all PhD students at Kadoya Lab have received major scholarships, including MEXT, JICA-JDS, JICA-SDGs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/momiji-top\/en\/life\/keizaishien\/seisekiyushu.html\">HU&#8217;s Excellent Student Scholarship<\/a>. See <a href=\"https:\/\/home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/~ykadoya\/student-achievement\/\">Student Achievement<\/a> for the details.<\/br><br \/>\nAll of them have published multiple Web-of-Science indexed papers during their PhD period. <\/br><\/br><\/p>\n<p>For the admission, the applicants must have<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a master&#8217;s degree or its equivalent<\/li>\n<li>proficiency in English<\/li>\n<li>passion for empirical research<\/li>\n<li>a good command of stata (not mandatory but preferable)<\/li>\n<li>strong ethical standards in research conduct and academic collaboration<\/li>\n<p><\/br>More info<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/en\/gshs\/d-keizaigakunyuushi\">Admission Page<\/a>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Before applying:<br \/>\nPlease contact Prof. Yoshihiko Kadoya by email before submitting a formal application. Early contact is strongly encouraged, as it helps us discuss research fit, publication goals, and possible financial support in advance.<br \/>\nInformal inquiries are welcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Hiroshima University (HU)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>HU is recognized by the Japanese Government as one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsps.go.jp\/english\/e-tgu\/selection.html\">Japan\u2019s Top Global Universities (Type A)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>HU is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/en\/ru\">research university<\/a><\/li>\n<li>HU is consistently ranked 10<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 15<sup>th<\/sup> out of over 700 universities in Japan<\/li>\n<li>HU is surrounded by many national (research) institutions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aist.go.jp\/aist_e\/guidemap\/chugoku\/chugoku_map.html\">AIST<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qbic.riken.jp\/english\/news\/topic\/Hiroshima.html\">RIKEN<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jica.go.jp\/chugoku\/english\/office\/about\/index.html\">JICA<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The tuition of HU is very affordable for research university (annual tuition fee is only 535,800 JPY [approx. 5,000 USD\/year]) Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/system\/files\/103148\/AdmissionD31AprOct_E.pdf\">here<\/a> for the details (see page 7)<\/li>\n<li>The living expenses of the HU main campus (Higashi-Hiroshima) area are particularly affordable, compared to those of most other cities among the OECD member countries (click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp\/en\/husa\/housing\">here<\/a> for the details) and the campus life would probably be very convenient for you: if you live in the dormitory or apartments located in the university town like Shitami area, almost all you need for your daily life like shopping mall, electric store, DIY shop, banks, convenience stores, post office, cafes, and restaurants, are within walking distance.<\/li>\n<li>The HU area is very safe! (Japan is one the world\u2019s safest countries)<\/li>\n<li>The location of HU main campus (Higashi-Hiroshima) is reasonably accessible everywhere: a) the campus is directly connected to the city of Hiroshima (A-bomb dome area) by highway bus (about 1 hour ride); b) Shinkansen station, the local line of the Japan Railway (JR) local line, Highway, and Hiroshima International Airport are nearby. 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