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National Institute of Genetics (Japan)
NIG-INTERN Research Internship
Deadline
Last year: due Jan 5, 2026. Expect about the same.
Estimate
Where
Mishima, Japan
Japan
EstimateHow we estimate this
This year's date isn't posted yet. We show last cycle's official deadline from the program's own page. Programs often keep a similar schedule, but dates can move, so check the official page.
- Based on:
- Last cycle's official deadline
- Evidence:
- Our recheck of the official page noted: "2027 dates not posted yet. Last deadline: Jan 5, 2026 (noon JST; applications opened Dec 1, 2025)"
What it is
A research internship in genetics and life sciences at Japan's National Institute of Genetics: you do an independent project with a host investigator, get training in research and science communication, and present at the NIG-INTERN Reports Symposium. Applicants of any nationality living outside Japan can apply, and selection is very competitive (six interns from over 1,240 applications for 2025).
Who it's for
- Who it's for
- Undergrads in the year before their final year when they apply (third year of a four-year bachelor's), interested in life sciences, living outside Japan; any nationality
- Class years
- Junior
- Majors
- Not stated
- Location
- Mishima, Japan (Japan)
- Deadline
- EstimateLast year: due Jan 5, 2026. Expect about the same.
What's a research?
Paid research with a lab or professor, usually over the summer.
Verified today on the official page. You apply there, not here.
Don't wait for the deadline. Early applicants often get reviewed first, and spots fill on a rolling basis.