Applications are now open for the University of Tokyo UTRIP Summer Internship 2027. UTRIP, a fully funded summer internship offered by the University of Tokyo, is designed for international undergraduate students pursuing their degrees in natural sciences or related fields and interested in gaining practical research experience. The University of Tokyo Research Internship Program (UTRIP) will run for 6 weeks from June 23 to August 3, 2027, in Tokyo, Japan, during the summer of 2027. There are no country restrictions; students from around the world are invited to submit applications. Selected students will receive free accommodation, a financial allowance, and a travel allowance. No application fee is required. Students interested in UTRIP 2027 must submit their applications by December 25, 2026. Learn more about the program below.
University of Tokyo UTRIP Summer Internship 2027 – Overview
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Host Institute: University of Tokyo
- Open to: All Nationals
- Duration: 6 Weeks
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: December 25, 2026
About UTRIP Summer Research Internship
UTRIP, also known as the University of Tokyo Research Internship Program, is a fully funded internship program in Japan designed for international undergraduate students to gain hands-on research experience while working on real research projects under the supervision of renowned researchers and professors.
During the summer internship, students will join the research labs, work on their selected research topics, and learn how to conduct research at leading research institutions. In addition to research, students will participate in activities to learn about the Japanese language and culture.
Program Coverage
University of Tokyo offers the following support to the selected students:
- Free accommodation during the program dates
- One-time financial allowance based on the applicant’s university location:
- Asia, Eastern Russia, Oceania, and the Pacific: ¥140,000
- Europe, Western Russia, and North America: ¥160,000
- Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and the Middle East: ¥170,000
- Round-trip airfare coverage
- A separate FUTI Award for students enrolled in US universities
Eligiblity Criteria
Students fulfilling the following criteria are invited to submit the applications:
- UTRIP is accepting applications from all nationalities
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program
- Have completed at least one year of their degree program
- Have an academic background in the natural sciences or related fields
- Return to their degree program after completing the internship
- Have an interest in pursuing a research career in the natural sciences
- Be available for the entire 6-week program
- Meet the program’s English language requirements
Research Areas
Students can choose research topics from the following five departments:
- Physics
- Astronomy
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Earth & Planetary Science
Students can select up to two research labs and rank them according to their preferences
Required Documents
- Complete Online Application
- Personal Statment
- CV/Resume
- Academic Transcript
- English language proficiency test if required
- Recommendation letter
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the University of Tokyo UTRIP 2027 is December 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM Japan Standard Time (JST).
How to Apply for University of Tokyo UTRIP 2027?
Applicants interested in the UTRIP must submit applications through the official UTRIP website. Visit the official link below, review the available research projects, select up to 2 labs, prepare your documents, complete the online application, and submit your application.
UTOKYO UTRIP SUMMER INTERNSHIP ONLINE APPLY
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