Applications are now open for the RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2025 in Japan . It is a fully funded internship in Japan for international students. The duration of the internship is 1 to 3 months . Applicants from all over the world are eligible to apply for the RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2025. The internship is open to master’s , doctoral, and young postdoctoral students . There is no application fee and IELTS is not required either. The purpose of the RIKEN IMS Internship Program is to gain research experience in a world-class scientific environment within a RIKEN laboratory. Participants will arrive in Yokohama, Japan and work under the supervision of a supervisor at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS). Below are more details about the financial benefits and application process.

Details about RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2025 in Japan

• Host country : Japan
• Location : RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Yokohama
• Duration : 1 to 3 months
• Advantages : Full financing
• Deadline: Not stated

Financial benefits

The program covers:

• Round trip flight tickets
• stay
• 3000 yen / daily salary

Program focus

The program aims to create a new research area of ​​integrative medical sciences, which includes genome-scale medical sciences, immunology and physiology, bioinformatics, and molecular, chemical and quantitative sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

• Training is open to all citizens.
• Open to Masters, PhD or Medical students.
• Open to young postdoctoral students within three years of obtaining their PhD.
• Applicants must be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of the proposed training.

Required documents

• the biography
• Statement of purpose
• Research background
• Required training dates
• GDPR Consent Form (EU & UK Residents Only)
• Letter of recommendation

How to apply for RIKEN IMS Japan Internship Program 2025?

Application process for the RIKEN IMS training program:

• Select and contact the laboratory:
  • Check out the list of RIKEN IMS laboratories: https://www.ims.riken.jp/english/laboratories/
  • Contact your chosen lab directly (using the contact information provided on their web page).
• Research topic suggestion:
  • Once the lab has agreed to host you, discuss the proposed research topic with the team leader.
  • Ensure that your final research proposal is consistent with ongoing research within the host laboratory.
• Submit application:
  • Submit your application materials (in English) via email to the host lab team leader.
  • Applications must be received no later than four months prior to the desired start date.