University of Tokyo Summer Internship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Job Description

Opportunities Description

The University of Tokyo Summer Internship 2026, also known as the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program, is one of the most prestigious fully funded research internships in Asia. This program offers international undergraduate students an opportunity to conduct advanced scientific research at Japan’s top university. The 2026 internship will take place from June 4, 2026 to July 31, 2026.

Short Details In Claude

What is the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program?

This elite international internship provides students with eight weeks of full-time research in laboratories at UTokyo. The program is designed for students interested in:

• Biomedical sciences
• Biotechnology
• Molecular & Cellular Biology
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Engineering
• Bioinformatics & Data Science

Students will work under world-leading professors, gain hands-on experience, attend academic seminars, visit graduate schools, and contribute to scientific research projects.

Scholarship Benefits

All selected participants will receive:

• Monthly Stipend- 270,000 JPY: Covers meals, transportation, personal expenses.
• Free Accommodation: Housing provided near the UTokyo Hongo /Yayoi campus.
• Round-trip Airfare: Economy class flight to/from Japan fully covered.
• Additional Benefits
• • Access to UTokyo libraries, gym, health care center
  • Special seminars, networking events & luncheons
  • Cultural activities & excursions
  • Visits to UTokyo graduate schools and research institutes

Available Research Fields & Host Departments

Internships are offered across multiple schools and institutes:

Graduate School of Medicine

• Neuroscience, Neurobiology
• Molecular Biology, Cell Biology
• Virology, Immunology
• Sleep & circadian biology
• Vaccine development

Graduate School of Engineering

• Bioengineering
• Gene editing nanocarriers
• Robotics & biomechanics
• Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
• Sustainable hydrogen energy

Graduate School of Science

• Photonics & molecular imaging
• Nanotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Super-resolution microscopy

Agricultural & Life Sciences

• Immunology & microbiology
• Pathology
• RNA splicing research
• Plant biotechnology & protein imaging

Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Cellular & organismal plasticity
• Molecular biology & bioinformatics

Institute of Industrial Science

• Neural tissue engineering
• Bio-measurement technologies

Research Center for Advanced Science & Technology

• Optics + fluidics + bioengineering integration

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Academic Requirements

• Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program
• Have completed at least 1 year of study before the program starts
• Must not graduate before the internship begins
• Must return to university for one semester/quarter afterward

Nationality

• Students from all countries may apply

English Proficiency

If not studying in English:

• TOEFL iBT 72+
• IELTS 5.5+
• Cambridge FCE
• TOEIC 785 (L&R) or 310 (S&W)

If studying in English:

• A letter from your university confirming English-medium instruction is accepted

Required Documents

• Passport or ID scan
• Academic transcript (English)
• Portrait photo
• Latest CV (max 500 words)
• Statement of Purpose
• Questionnaire
• Proof of English proficiency
• Two Recommendation Letters
  • One must be from a faculty member at your current university

Application Timeline

Application Procedure

Application is completely online through the TAO Portal (The Admissions Office).

• Step 1: Create a TAO Account: Use your legal name (same as your passport).
• Step 2: Fill Out Application Form: Includes academic background, documents, SOP, questionnaire.
• Step 3: Request Recommendation Letters: You must nominate 2 recommenders.
• Step 4: Upload All Required Documents
• Step 5: Submit the Application:  After submission, no edits are allowed.

Important Notices

• Do not contact host professors directly
• Late applications will not be accepted
• Third-party websites may contain incorrect/ outdated info.
• The program office will be closed on Jan 31 to Feb 1, 2026. 
• Program Details- University of Tokyo

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Official Link

Visit the Official Announcement – UTokyo Amgen Scholars Programwebsite for complete details and online application.

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