University of Tokyo Research Internship Program 2027

Applications are now open for the University of Tokyo Research Internship Program (UTRIP) 2027. This is a six week research internship in Japan for undergraduate students who study natural science. The program is partially funded. Every participant gets free housing, and a scholarship helps with airfare and daily costs.

Students from universities outside Japan can apply. The deadline is December 25, 2026 at 17:00 Japan Standard Time. The official information does not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Program Type: Research Internship Program
• Host Country: Japan
• Funding Type: Partially funded.
• Application Deadline: December 25, 2026
• Open to All Nationalities: Yes

What This Scholarship Offers:

• Free housing for the whole stay, so you do not pay for accommodation in Japan
• A one time allowance that helps cover your round trip airfare and daily costs such as local transport
• A chance to work in a real research lab at one of the top universities in Asia
• Guidance from a UTokyo supervisor on your own research project
• Research experience that can strengthen your future graduate school applications
• A chance to learn about the Graduate School of Science at the University of Tokyo
• Academic and social events where you can meet other students and researchers

Allowance Amount

The GSS UTRIP Scholarship is paid once, when you arrive at the University of Tokyo. The amount depends on the location of your university.

• Asia, Eastern Russia, Oceania and the Pacific: 140,000 JPY
• Europe, Western Russia and North America: 160,000 JPY
• Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East: 170,000 JPY

Regions in Russia east of the Ural Mountains count as Eastern Russia. Regions west of the Urals count as Western Russia.

FUTI Award for Students in the United States

Students enrolled in U.S. universities can also apply for the FUTI (Friends of UTokyo, Inc.) Summer Internship Award. It gives up to $2,000 per student, and only a few to several awards are given. These points are important.

• You must apply separately on the FUTI website.
• You cannot receive the FUTI Award and the GSS UTRIP Scholarship together.
• If your FUTI application is rejected, you can receive the GSS UTRIP Scholarship instead.
• You still get free housing.

Costs such as airfare, daily expenses and insurance may be higher than the support you receive. You must pay any remaining costs yourself.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You have completed at least one full year of a Bachelor’s degree program by the time you apply.
• You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at a university outside Japan. A Bachelor’s equivalent year of an integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s program also counts.
• You will return to your degree program after UTRIP.
• You study a natural science or a related field.
• You are thinking of a long term career in a scientific area.
• You can join all six weeks of the program on a full time basis.
• You can show proof of a health insurance plan that is valid during the program before you arrive in Japan.
• You meet the English language requirement below.

Who Gets Priority?

Priority is given to students in the third year of a four year Bachelor’s degree. It is also given to students who will be in the second year of a three year Bachelor’s degree. Students in other years are encouraged to apply too.

English Language Requirement

If English is not your first language, you need a TOEFL score or an equivalent score such as IELTS. Expired scores are accepted if you can show proof when the UTRIP office asks for it.

You do not need to submit scores if English is your first language, or if you have studied in English continuously for the past 8 years.

What You Must Agree To

Selected students must agree to the following.

• Give full effort to the research project
• Join the program for the full six weeks
• Attend all academic and social events
• Submit a final research report, approved by your supervisor, within two weeks after the program ends
• Give an oral presentation on the scheduled day

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Programs Available:

• Physics
• Astronomy
• Chemistry
• Earth and Planetary Science
• Biological Sciences

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Important Dates:

• November 12, 2026: Applications open
• December 23, 2026 at noon JST: Last time the UTRIP office answers application questions
• December 25, 2026 at 17:00 JST: Deadline for the application and the recommendation letter
• Mid to late March 2027: Selected students are notified by email
• Beginning of April 2027: Results announced on the UTRIP website

How to Apply:

• Step 1: Choose Your Labs
• Step 2: Add Your Personal Information
• Step 3: Write Your Personal Statement
  • Write 700 to 1000 words in total. Cover these three topics.
  • Why you chose your research project(s) and what you hope to gain
  • Why you are qualified, with skills and experience that match the lab
  • Whether you plan to apply to the Graduate School of Science at the University of Tokyo later, and why
• Step 4: Prepare Your Documents
• Step 5: Arrange Your Recommendation Letter

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Useful Links:

• UTRIP Home Page: See the main page of the program and reports from past participants.
• Hosting Labs and Project Topics: Browse the labs and research projects you can choose from.
• About UTokyo and School of Science: Learn about the university and the Graduate School of Science.
• Tokyo Uncovered: Get an idea of life in Tokyo during the program.
• UTRIP What’s New: Check for the latest updates and announcements.
• Selection Results: See the results here once they are published in April 2027.
• UTRIP Frequently Asked Questions: Check answers to common questions before you email the office.

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