UTRIP Summer Internship in Japan 2025

Internships, Opportunities

Are you ready to start a fully funded summer internship? Applications are now open for the University of Tokyo UTRIP Summer Internship in Japan 2025. This is a fully funded summer internship lasting six weeks. The UTRIP internship is open to all nationalities and will begin on June 25 and end on August 5, 2025. This program is considered one of the most prestigious summer internships in Japan.

UTRIP stands for the University of Tokyo Research Internship Program. Students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program or an integrated bachelor’s program are eligible to apply for this summer program. There is no application fee, and the IELTS test is not required if you are studying at an institution where English is the medium of instruction.

For more details about the UTRIP summer internship, its benefits, and requirements, check out this step-by-step article.

Details of the UTRIP Summer Internship in Japan 2025:

Host Country:

Japan

Host University:

University of Tokyo

Internship Location:

Tokyo

Internship Dates:

June 25 – August 5, 2025

Benefits of the UTRIP Internship in Japan 2025:

Fully funded program with no application fees.
Free accommodation and meals provided.
Participants will receive a stipend, except those receiving the FUTI Award.
Involvement in detailed research projects.
Cultural trips to historical and cultural sites in Japan.
A comprehensive Japanese language course.
A certificate of completion at the end of the program.

Eligibility Criteria for the 2025 University of Tokyo Summer Internship:

Applicants must have completed at least one full year of a bachelor’s degree program at the time of application.
They must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (or equivalent year in an integrated bachelor’s-master’s program) at a university outside Japan and plan to return to their institution after the internship.
Majors must be in natural sciences or related fields.
Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in science.
Must be able to fully participate for six consecutive weeks throughout the UTRIP program.
Proof of effective health insurance coverage is required for the internship duration.
If English is not the applicant's first language, TOEFL or equivalent language proficiency test scores must be provided. Applicants who have received eight years of continuous education in English are exempt from this requirement.

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UTRIP Program Requirements:

Full participation in the assigned research project.
Attendance at all scheduled academic and social events during the program.
Submission of a written research report, approved by the UTRIP supervisor, within two weeks after completing the program.
Delivery of an oral presentation on the assigned date.
Completion of all required procedures by the specified deadlines.

Documents Required for the Internship:

Personal Statement (700–1000 words): Explain your research interests, qualifications, and future academic plans.
CV/Resume detailing your educational background and relevant experiences.
Official academic transcript.
English proficiency test results (if applicable).
Recommendation letter from a professor or academic advisor, submitted online by the referee.

How to Apply for the 2025 University of Tokyo Summer Internship:

Choose up to two research projects from the available list that interest you.
Prepare all the required documents.
Fill out the online application form and upload the necessary files.
Submit all materials through the online system before the deadline.
Arrange for your referee to send the recommendation letter online before the specified deadline.
Wait for the selection results, which will be announced on the UTRIP website and sent via email.

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