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.