Are you an international student looking for an outstanding opportunity to join a prestigious internship in Japan? The RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) offers an RIKEN IMS Internship Program exciting paid internship for students and postdoctoral fellows worldwide in innovative medical research fields such as immunology, physiology, bioinformatics, genomic medical sciences, and more. RIKEN is one of Japan’s leading research institutes, supporting interdisciplinary studies. Through this program, you will have the chance to work in world-class laboratories and enhance your research and professional skills for the future.
Participants will engage in advanced research contributing to the development of future medical treatments, with comprehensive support that includes travel and accommodation expenses, along with a daily allowance for students. If you’re interested in gaining hands-on experience in a cutting-edge research environment, keep reading to learn how to apply for this incredible opportunity.
Program Details:
- Host Country: Japan
- Host Organization: RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS)
- Location: Yokohama City, Japan
- Program Duration: 1 to 3 months
- Eligibility: Master's, Ph.D. students, and Postdoctoral Fellows
Benefits of the Program:
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Comprehensive Financial Support:
- Category 1 (Students): The program covers travel expenses, accommodation, and a daily allowance of 3000 yen.
- Category 2 (Postdoctoral Fellows): The program covers travel expenses and accommodation only (no daily allowance).
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Choose Your Own Laboratory: You can select the research laboratory that best matches your research interests at RIKEN.
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State-of-the-art Research Facilities: You will work in advanced laboratories, applying the latest tools and techniques in medical sciences.
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Field Training Opportunities: Your research experience will include visits to multiple labs and collaboration with world-class scientific teams.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Category 1 (Students): Applicants must be enrolled in Master’s or Ph.D. programs or equivalent medical students in Japan.
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Category 2 (Postdoctoral Fellows): Applicants must have received their Ph.D. within the last three years and must be enrolled in an academic institution during the internship period.
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Incomplete or incorrect applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply:
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Choose Your Laboratory: Browse the list of laboratories at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences and select the one that matches your research interests. Link to Laboratories
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Confirm Laboratory Hosting: Contact the chosen laboratory to confirm their availability to host you.
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Research Proposal: After securing a laboratory, submit your proposed research topic and discuss it with the team leader to ensure it aligns with the laboratory’s goals.
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Submit Documents: Send your application with the required documents via email to the team leader.
Required Documents:
- Updated CV
- Passport
- Statement of Purpose (1 A4 page) outlining your research interests at RIKEN IMS
- Research Background (1 A4 page)
- Desired Internship Dates (1 to 3 months)
- GDPR Consent Form (for EU and UK residents only)
- A Recommendation Letter sent directly from your supervisor to the host laboratory
Deadline:
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Applications must be submitted at least four months before the desired internship start date.
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For example, if you plan to start your internship in July 2025, your application should be submitted by March 2025, and similarly for other months.
This is an incredible opportunity to develop your academic and research skills in Japan! Don’t miss out on this prestigious program and start preparing your documents now!
