The RIKEN CBS Summer Internship 2026 offers an exceptional opportunity for international students to engage in cutting-edge neuroscience research at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan. This fully funded program allows participants to choose between a two-month laboratory internship or an intense five-day lecture course, enhancing their understanding of brain function.

  • 🧠 Program Overview: Offers advanced training in brain science for students via a 2-month lab internship (Plan A) or a 5-day intensive lecture course (Plan B). Internship participants may also join lectures.
  • 🗓️ Dates:
    • Plan A: 9 June – 7 August 2026 (2 months)
    • Plan B: 22–28 July 2026 (5 days, excluding weekends)
  • 🔬 Plan A: Internship Course: Work in a RIKEN CBS lab, engage in research activities, and present findings at closing ceremony. Mandatory poster presentation during lecture week.
  • 👩‍🔬 Plan B: Lecture Course: Intensive lectures on basic and cutting-edge neuroscience research with international faculty; includes poster sessions.
  • 📊 Poster Sessions: Required for all participants; present current, past, or future research. Poster size: A0 portrait (876 mm × 1643 mm).
  • 🎓 Eligibility: Graduate students, postdocs, or professionals in related fields; high school students not eligible. Foreign participants need valid passport and VISA if required.
  • 💰 Fees & Expenses: No registration fees; participants cover airfare, domestic transport, and meals. RIKEN provides financial assistance for approved requests. Internship participants need accident insurance and recent medical examination.
  • 🏠 Accommodation: Provided for non-local participants; Plan A in RIKEN I-House E/G/H, Plan B in Hotel Toyoko Inn near Wako-Shi Station. Financial support required for reimbursement.
  • 🌏 Audience: International participants from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • 📚 Alumni Highlights: Students share experiences on research, networking, and personal growth during the program.

Designation

Internship

Research Area

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Neuroscience

Location

RIKEN Center for Brain Science, Tokyo, Japan

Eligibility/Qualification

  • Open to all nationalities.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in graduate courses or engaged in postdoctoral research.
  • High school students are not eligible.
  • A valid passport is required for participants from other countries.
  • A certificate of enrollment or similar documentation is required for the duration of the program.

Job Description

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Participants will:

  • Choose between a two-month laboratory internship or a five-day intensive lecture course.
  • Engage in laboratory research activities and collaborate with the host lab.
  • Prepare and present research findings at the conclusion of the internship.
  • Aim to deepen understanding and build proficiency in neuroscience through intensive learning and research.

How to Apply

  1. Complete the online application form.
  2. Submit required documents, including:
  • Motivation letter
  • Letter requesting financial support (if needed)
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Internship project description
  • Copy of passport or identity card
  1. All applications must be submitted before the deadline.

Last Date to Apply

January 7, 2026

Take the opportunity to advance your research skills in an innovative environment that fosters scientific inquiry and collaboration!

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