Summary
The RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2026 invites applications from international students for a fully funded internship opportunity in Japan. This program is aimed at Master’s, PhD, and young postdoctoral students, providing a platform to gain valuable research experience at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences.
- 🌏 Internship Opportunity: The entity[“organization”,”RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences”] offers the RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2026 in Japan, open to international students from all countries.
- 🎓 Who Can Apply: Master’s, PhD, medical students, and young postdoctoral researchers (within 3 years of PhD completion) are eligible to apply.
- ⏳ Program Duration: The internship lasts 1–3 months, allowing participants to gain short-term research experience in advanced laboratories.
- 🔬 Research Environment: Interns work in a laboratory at entity[“organization”,”RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences”] in entity[“city”,”Yokohama”], entity[“country”,”Japan”], focusing on multidisciplinary fields such as genomics, immunology, transcriptomics, structural biology, and data science.
- 💰 Fully Funded Benefits: The program provides round-trip airfare, free housing, and a stipend of 3,000 yen per day.
- 🧬 Program Objective: The internship aims to advance integrative medical sciences by combining genome-wide medical science, physiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, and quantitative sciences.
- 📄 Required Documents: Applicants must submit an online application form, passport, CV/resume, statement of purpose, research background, desired internship dates, recommendation letter, and GDPR consent form (for EU/UK applicants).
- ✅ Eligibility Conditions: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic institution during the internship period.
- 📅 Application Deadline: The last date to apply is September 2026, and applications should be submitted at least four months before the intended internship start date.
- 📝 Application Process: Candidates must select a laboratory, contact the team leader, finalize a research topic with the lab, and submit the application documents via email to the host laboratory.
Designation
Internship
Details Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Offered by | RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences |
| Duration | 1 to 3 Months |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | Japan |
| Last Date to Apply | September 2026 |
Research Area
- Genome-wide medical science
- Immunology and physiology
- Bioinformatics
- Molecular sciences
- Biochemical and quantitative sciences
Location
Yokohama City, Japan
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to all nationalities.
- Must be pursuing a Master’s, PhD, or medical degree.
- Young postdoctoral applicants must be within three years of earning their PhD.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of the internship.
Description
The RIKEN IMS Internship aims to provide participants with hands-on research experience in a leading scientific environment. Interns will have the opportunity to work in one of the RIKEN laboratories, engaging in cutting-edge research in various disciplines that contribute to the advancement of biomedical sciences.
Financial Benefits
The internship covers:
- Round airfare tickets
- Free housing
- A stipend of 3,000 Yen per day
How to Apply
- Laboratory Selection and Contact: Review the laboratory list on the RIKEN IMS website.
- Research Proposal: Collaborate with the team leader on your suggested research topic that aligns with the laboratory’s ongoing work.
- Document Submission: Email the application documents in English to the chosen laboratory’s team leader, including:
- Online application form
- Valid passport
- Statement of purpose
- Research background
- Desired internship dates
- GDPR consent form (for EU and UK residents)
- Recommendation letter
- CV/Resume
- Applications should be submitted at least four months before the desired internship start date.
Last Date to Apply
The last date to apply for the RIKEN IMS Internship Program 2026 is September 2026.
