The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program is a fully funded opportunity for international students who aspire to build careers in biology and related sciences. Japan, a global leader in technology and education, is an ideal destination for students aiming to study at some of the world’s top institutions. By offering this fully funded internship in Japan is drawing in talented and passionate students from around the globe.

This research internship program is a valuable chance for students who want to engage in meaningful research and receive a high-quality education at Japan’s premier universities. Through the Amgen Scholars Program, top institutions are giving hundreds of undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in funded scientific research projects. The program began in the U.S. in 2006, expanded to Europe in 2008, and launched in Japan in 2015 at both Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo.

The primary goal of this summer internship program is to support undergraduate students from around the world who are interested in a career in biology. It provides these students with an eight-week research experience in biomedical science, allowing them to connect with leading faculty and gain hands-on research skills with highly dedicated professors and researchers across several graduate schools.

The Amgen Scholars Program is designed to give students practical research experience. By the end of the program, students will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in conducting research. This program not only provides international students with excellent education and research opportunities but also offers them the chance to connect with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds.

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in Japan:

Host Country:

•Japan

Host Organization:

•Amgen Foundation

Host University:

•University of Tokyo

No. of Scholarships:

•10

Field of Study:

•Graduate School of Medicine
•Graduate School of Engineering
•Graduate School of Science
•Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
•Institute of Industrial Science.

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in Japan:

•Free accommodation.
•Students will receive a stipend of 270,000 JPY.
•Economy-class airfare to Tokyo, or round-trip train tickets for domestic students, will be covered
for program participants.
•Students will explore and visit graduate programs and organizations focused on biomedical research.
•Informational sessions about applying to graduate programs at the University of Tokyo.
•Access to the Library and Health Care Center of the University of Tokyo.
•Japanese cultural events.
•Short trips.
•Seminars and sessions for students.

Eligibility Criteria of the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program:

•To apply for the UTokyo internship, candidates must be undergraduate students from universities or colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees, mainly from the Asia region.
•Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies by the time the program starts.
•They should not be graduating before the program begins and must have at least one semester or quarter of study left after the program ends.
•Candidates need a strong academic record and an interest in pursuing a research degree, like a Ph.D., in the future.
•English language skills are required. Non-native English speakers or those whose first language
is not English or who’s medium of instruction is not English need to provide test scores, with minimum scores as follows:
•TOEFL iBT: 72
•IELTS: 5.5 overall band
•Cambridge English FCE
•TOEIC: 1095 total (785 for L&R and 310 for S&W)

Documents Required for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program:

•Passport-Style Photo.
•Personal Identification.
•Academic Transcript.
•Proof of English Proficiency.
•Latest CV.
•Letters of Recommendation.