UTRIP Summer Internship 2025 | Japan

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students from all over the world will be invited to apply for the research summer internship program through the University of Tokyo, UTRIP. Natural sciences, engineering, and agriculture-based students will be given hands-on research experience by qualified researchers at one of Japan's leading universities.

Research Fields

The research projects will take place within the context of the internship itself, seminars attended, and other social activities participated in. The above program is for an in-depth understanding of Japanese culture but with the intention of fostering international cooperation in research. The internship is 6-8 weeks and is taken during summer holidays. Pre-benefits will be a stipend paid for day-to-day living costs and accommodation and travel support.

• Natural Sciences:Natural sciences encompass biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences.

• Engineering: Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, computer science.

•  Agriculture: Agricultural science, forestry and fisheries.

• Interdisciplinary fields: Environmental sciences, materials science, and biomedical engineering.

UTRIP Summer Internship 

The University of Tokyo Research Internship Program, otherwise known as UTRIP, is currently accepting applications for an internship to take place in 2025 summer of 2025. Under this program, the UTRIP accepts undergraduates from all parts of the world. Well, it's going to be a great experience to dive in with firsthand research activities in various fields. Apply now to avail this opportunity to study and research in Japan.

• Internship: Paid (Fully Funded)

• Deadline: 7th january 2025

• Duration:The duration of the internship is 6 weeks from June 25 – August 5, 2025, at the University of Tokyo

Eligibility

• The University of Tokyo Summer Internship is available for international students coming from all over the world.
• The students who have enrollment in more or second year at any recognized college or university outside Japan are eligible to apply for the UTRIP Summer Internship Program in Japan 2025.
• The applicant must have, by the date of application, had already undergone one full year of a Bachelor's degree program.
• This highly competitive program offers a preferential opportunity in selection to those entering their third year of a four-year undergraduate degree, or their second year in a three-year Bachelor's program. All second year students on four-year programs are also encouraged to apply for the fully funded University of Tokyo Summer Internship Program 2025.
• The applicant interested in this UTRIP Internship 2025 must also be enrolled in any area of natural science or an allied field.
• Applications of the applicants for the UTRIP Internship 2025 must also manifest an interest in realizing long-term objectives for a scientific career.
• Like that, the applicants need to commit to engaging themselves completely for all the six consecutive weeks of the 2025 UTRIP program, scheduled between 25 June and 5 August 2025 full-time.
• An applicant, whose native language is not English, shall have to submit test scores from TOEFL or any other such competent English proficiency test, like IELTS.
   

Benefits 

• Residencies stipend: ¥250,000, a little below 2,300 USD.

• Accommodation: Available at the University of Tokyo.

• Facilitates travel: Reimburses round-trip economy airfare up to ¥ 100,000, US$920.

• Research Experience Practical experiences in any area of research.
• It also provides exposure and networking with researchers and students from other parts of the world.
   

How to Apply?

• Ensure that you meet all requirements to join the UTRIP Summer Internship 2025.
• Be above the minimum  qualifications, languages 
   

Choose Your Domain of Research

• Choose a research field from any of those you can find which could best fit your academic background and of interest as well

Prepare Necessary Documents

• Copy of Passport : Scanned copy of valid passport.

• Transcript: Scanned copy of your academic transcript

• Language proficiency certificate: Proof of TOEFL or IELTS, whichever is required by the program.

• Personal statement: 1-2 pages stating your academic and research objectives

• Reference letters: Two reference letters from your academics or professionals

Online Application

• Create an account. 
• Fill up the application form.
• Present the necessary documents and submit the application.
• Pay the Application Fee If it applies
• Check out if it charges an application fee
• Pay for application fee through the method provided
• Wait for Application Evaluation and selection of Results
• Wait for evaluation results by the UTRIP selection committee
• Results of selection will be sent to the applicant through email.
• Accept the Offer and Visa Application If it applies
• Receive an offer.
•  View and accept on the UTRIP online portal.
• If your government requires one, apply for a Japanese visa at that country's Japanese embassy or consulate.
   

Schedule of Important Dates

• Application deadline: January/February 2025

• Notification of selection results: March/April 2025

• Internship period: June/August 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kind of research would I do in that internship?

Direct experience through scientific research in other fields such as in natural science, engineering, or agriculture.

Q: Will I be working with a supervisor or mentor?

Indeed, you will have a supervisor or mentor who will take you through the work.

Q: Can I choose a topic?

A research topic can be presented, but it must be approved by a supervisor or mentor.

Q: Are accommodations provided?

Accommodations will be supplied by the University of Tokyo.

Q: Are travel expenses included?

Round-trip airfare is reimbursed up to ¥100,000.