The R-IH Summer Internship Program in Japan 2025 is a fully funded opportunity aimed at promoting young researchers in the field of robotics. This program allows interns to engage in cutting-edge research with RIKEN’s Guardian Robot Project (GRP). Interns will work towards developing advanced robotics that can coexist and interact effectively with humans.
- 🤖 R-IH Summer Internship Program 2025 in Japan offers fully funded opportunities for young researchers interested in robotics.
- 🌍 Interns can choose between Type A (Long Stay) and Type B (Short Stay) programs starting in July and August 2025, respectively.
- 🏠 Accommodation, daily allowance, and travel expenses are covered for participants, with additional reimbursement for daily expenses.
- 🎓 Open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide, except those from specified collaborating universities.
- 📅 Applications require CV, Motivation Letter, and a clear choice of research team and theme; deadline is March 24th, 2025.
Designation
Summer Intern
Table
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Host Country | Japan |
| Host Organization | RIKEN |
| Internship Location | Kyoto, Japan |
| Internship Duration | Type A: July 24 – September 19, 2025 Type B: August 21 – September 19, 2025 |
| Funding | Fully Funded |
| Scholarship Benefits | Round-trip airfare, accommodation, daily allowance, daily expenses reimbursement |
Research Area
The research themes for the internship program include:
- Knowledge Acquisition and Dialogue
- Psychological Process
- Interactive Robots
- Multimodal Data Recognition
- Man-Machine Collaboration
- Behavior Learning
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students.
- Open to students from Japan and worldwide.
- Must be enrolled in a university during the application process and throughout the program.
- Cannot be from universities collaborating with GRP (Kyoto University, Doshisha University, Nara Institute of Science and Technology).
Description
The R-IH Summer Internship Program focuses on the development of robots that can independently recognize their surroundings and interact with humans, enhancing autonomy and support. Interns will have the opportunity to dive into research that integrates psychology, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence with robotics.
How to Apply
- Prepare the following application documents:
- CV
- Motivation Letter (mention the desired research team and theme, plus program type)
- Research Achievement
- Other relevant supporting documents
- Send the application documents to: robotics-info@ml.riken.jp.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
- Results for both Type A and Type B will be announced in April 2025.
Last Date to Apply
March 24, 2025
This internship program represents a remarkable opportunity for students looking to advance their careers in robotics and contribute to the future of human-robot interaction.
