The Fully Funded UTRIP Summer Internship in Japan is open to all except Japanese. UTRIP stands for the University of Tokyo Research Internship Program. It is a Fully Funded Summer Internship for undergraduate (Bachelor or integrated Bachelor’s/Master's) students. 

The UTRIP Internship will run from (26 June 2024 – 6 August 2024)—approximately 40 days. The program includes off-campus activities such as a field trip to a historical or natural site in Japan and social and cultural events to promote a better understanding of Japanese culture and build a good relationship with current students at UTokyo. Participants will get an idea of completing a master’s degree program from the Utokyo after completing an undergraduate degree. 

There is NO program fee. The UTRIP Interns will enjoy the hospitality of Japan for Free. The Fully Funded UTRIP Summer Internship in Japan will cover:

1. Accommodation (43 nights):

A privately managed off-campus residence for the interns. All rooms will be equipped with beds, desks and air-conditioning. A kitchen or a small kitchenette, fridge, laundry machine, shower room, and toilet are also available inside or outside the room.

2. Meals:

You can enjoy any kind of meal in Tokyo and at the school cafeteria.

3. One-time Allowance:

This allowance will be provided for the Round-trip Airfare to Japan and daily expenses such as transportation in Japan.

Read about Financial Support

Read about the Program Schedule

The eligibility criteria for the Fully Funded UTRIP Summer Internship in Japan are stated below:

1. An applicant must not have Japanese Citizenship or nationality.

2. Applicants from all other countries can apply.

3. An applicant must have completed at least one full year of a bachelor’s degree program.

4. One semester or quarter must be left after completing the internship and should be completed after returning.

5. Students on an integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s course are eligible to apply.

6. UTRIP is open to students in science, engineering, and all other relevant fields.

7. Be enrolled in a natural science or related field.

8. An applicant must be able to show English Language Proof through TOEFL or IELTS, or those Students who have received an English-medium education continuously for the past 8 years are exempted from submitting English proficiency test scores.

9. Test scores that have already expired are accepted.

10. An intensive Japanese language course will be provided during the program.

Required Documents

1. Application Form

2. Personal Statement

3. Resume / CV

4. GPA

5. English language qualifications

6. Scanned copy of academic transcript

7. Recommender information: You are required to submit one recommendation letter issued by a professor who knows your educational background.

How to Apply?

1. UTRIP Internship Application: The applications must be submitted online by 9th January 2024. 

2. Recommendation Forms: The recommendation letters must be completed online by the recommendation deadline of 17:00 on 16 January 2024.

3. Results: Selection notification will be announced on the UTRIP website on 8 April 2024