KYOTO University Amgen Internship 2027 in Japan (Fully Funded)

Overview

The KYOTO University Amgen Internship is a summer research program hosted at Kyoto University in Japan. Selected participants spend eight weeks gaining practical research experience while working directly under the guidance of a Kyoto University faculty member. In addition to academic research, interns participate in the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium and have the opportunity to visit cultural sights in Kyoto such as traditional gardens, temples, and shrines.

Who can apply

The program is open to both domestic and international undergraduate students who are enrolled in colleges or universities located in Asia. Eligible applicants must have completed their first year of undergraduate studies by the time the internship starts and must have at least one semester remaining after the program concludes. Eligible countries include numerous nations across Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia, Southern Asia, and Western Asia.

What you get

This is a fully funded opportunity that provides round-trip airfare tickets and free accommodation for the duration of the program. Scholars also receive a financial stipend distributed in installments, consisting of 90,000 yen given at the beginning of the program and another 90,000 yen provided in the middle of July.

Requirements

Applicants must select a research area from a broad range of scientific disciplines, including biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biotechnology, chemistry, immunology, microbiology, molecular genetics, neuroscience, and toxicology, among several other related fields. Candidates are expected to submit an online application accompanied by all required documents.

Key dates

The internship runs from June 4 to August 5, 2027. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1, 2027.