RIKEN IMS Internship Programme
Who can apply
- Students enrolled in a Master's or PhD, or medical students at an equivalent level (young postdocs within three years of a PhD can also apply).
- You must stay enrolled at an academic institution throughout the programme.
- You must first secure a RIKEN host laboratory and supervisor.
- English; open to all nationalities, including Pakistan. Note: this internship does not qualify for a long-stay visa over 90 days.
What you will do
- Carry out a hands-on research project in a RIKEN IMS laboratory under a supervisor.
- Contribute to work in immunology, genomics, bioinformatics or related fields.
- Other RIKEN centres, such as Brain Science and the Guardian Robot Project, run similar funded summer internships.
Perks and benefits
- Lodging and round-trip travel covered.
- A daily allowance for students.
- Mentorship from world-class researchers and a certificate of participation.
- Access to advanced laboratory facilities.
How to apply
- Choose a RIKEN IMS laboratory and agree a research topic with the host.
- Email your application documents in English to the IMS internship committee.
- Submit at least four months before your desired start date.
Frequently asked questions
Is RIKEN IMS Internship Programme paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Funded for students (lodging, round-trip travel and an allowance of about 3,000 yen per working day; postdocs receive lodging and travel but no daily allowance) Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does RIKEN IMS Internship Programme last? +
The listed duration is 1 to 3 months.
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a rolling; apply at least about 4 months before your desired start date (some riken summer programmes have annual deadlines) deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Students enrolled in a Master's or PhD, or medical students at an equivalent level (young postdocs within three years of a PhD can also apply); You must stay enrolled at an academic institution throughout the programme; You must first secure a RIKEN host laboratory and superviso… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
