Applying
We recommend that you apply early in order to ensure that your application arrives by the deadline. Please read through the instructions and the Application FAQ (Important Information) before you prepare the application. Failure to follow all the instructions may eliminate your application in the selection process at an early stage. Selection results will be sent by email notification regarding the results around the end of February. All documents should be prepared in English.
Multiple applications from the same person will be accepted with the latest as valid.
If you would like to apply to both Internship (Plan A) and Lecture (Plan B), please select "Both" in the Plan section.
Application deadline
Friday, January 31, 2025, 9:00 AM (JST)
The deadline for the recommendation letter is also the same day.
Your supervisor will receive an email asking him/her to upload the recommendation letter once you register your supervisor's information. It is important you make sure that your supervisor is aware of your request for a recommendation.
Selection results
You will receive an email notification regarding the results around the end of February.
Requirements
All documents should be prepared in English
- Internship project description (for plan A)
- Your project descriptions should be as specific as possible and state whether you are familiar with the experimental techniques you plan to use. Successful descriptions are expected to have clearly defined goals that can be achieved within the internship period. We encourage you to contact your potential lab head(s) with your proposal describing what you want to do during the internship period. There is no specific format or length. We won’t answer any further questions on this matter.
- CV (must include the following categories) [Sample File (PDF: 135KB)]
- Education (provide the institution name, highest degree obtained, and the years you studied there; start with your most recent degree)
- Research experience
- Publications
- Motivation Letter (Reason why you wish to attend the Summer Program)
- Please write a brief statement of approximately 500 words, summarizing your research background including specific fields, experimental work, laboratories, etc., and how you plan to incorporate what you learn into your current and future research work.
- A letter of recommendation (from your supervisor)
- A recommendation letter should be directly uploaded by your supervisor. Auto-email will be sent to him/her to inform the link when you submit the application form. In advance of your application submission, please ask your supervisor to check their e-mail box and upload the letter.
- A letter requesting financial support (those who need financial support)
- Financial support for travel and accommodation will be considered for those without external funding or salary. Any candidate intending to request financial support MUST request it when submitting his/her application. Your letter should state why you require the support.