Applications are now open for the NIG Summer Internship in Japan 2026. Students from any country can apply. The internship is approximately 40 days long, from June 8 to July 17, 2026. It is open to bachelor’s and master’s students who wish to gain research experience. During the internship, students will work on their research project under the guidance of an NIG mentor. There is no application fee. At the end, all interns will give a presentation and share what they have learned. Participants will also have time to travel around Japan, learn about its culture, and enjoy delicious Japanese food. More information about the internship, requirements, and benefits can be found below.
Details About NIG Summer Internship 2026
- Host Country: Japan
- Duration: 41 Days
- Dates: June 8– July 17, 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 5th January 2026
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Financial Benefits
The NIG Internship will cover:
- Round-trip Airfare (Max amount 200,000 JPY).
- Travel Insurance
Cost Covered by the Participants:
- Accommodation (JPY 70,000) for 39 Days
- Airport Transfer
- Personal Expenses
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Areas of NIG Research Internship
NIGINTERN 2026, host laboratories are listed below. Interns will conduct independent research under the mentorship of NIG Faculty.
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Neurobiology
- Bioinformatics
- Biophysics and Structural Biology
- Cell Biology
- Plant Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Evolutionary and Quantitative Biology
- Genome Biology
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Internship is open to all over the world.
- There are no application charges.
- Candidates must be interested in life sciences.
- The applicant must be in their final year of the degree program. For example:
- Students can apply if they are in one of the following:
- 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s degree
- 2nd year of a 3-year bachelor’s degree
- 4th year of a 5-year program
- 1st year of a 2-year master’s program
- 5th year of a 6-year program
- Applicants must demonstrate their interest in genetics and related fields within the life sciences.
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Motivation
- Scanned Academic Transcript
- Two recommendation letters
How to Apply?
To apply, fill out the online application form and submit it by following the instructions on the official website below. You can also find more fully funded internships.
