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University of Tokyo, School of Science
UTRIP (University of Tokyo Research Internship Program)
Deadline
Last year: due Jan 7, 2026. Expect about the same.
Estimate
Where
Tokyo, 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 7, 2026 (program ran June 24 - Aug 4, 2026)"
What it is
A six-week, full-time summer research internship in a University of Tokyo science lab for undergrads from universities outside Japan, with a Japanese language course, lectures, a field trip and cultural events, ending with an oral presentation and a written report. It's very competitive: 16 students were picked from 2,966 applications for 2026.
Who it's for
- Who it's for
- Undergrads in a natural science or related field at a university outside Japan (US schools included) who have finished at least one full year and will return to their bachelor's program afterward; third-years get priority. English test scores needed if English isn't your first language
- Class years
- Sophomore, Junior
- Majors
- Not stated
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan (Japan)
- Deadline
- EstimateLast year: due Jan 7, 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.