Gain hands-on international research experience at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), one of Japan’s top government research institutes. This fully funded internship allows undergraduate and graduate students to work on cutting-edge materials science, nanotechnology, and advanced research projects under expert guidance.
Selected interns will engage in laboratory work, seminars, technical training, and connect with NIMS joint graduate schools and global scientific networks. Applications are open worldwide, with no application fee required.
📌 Internship Details
Host Institute: National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Location: Japan 🇯🇵
Duration: 3 months
Number of Internships: 100
Deadline: 30 January 2026
Financial Coverage: Fully funded
💰 Financial Benefits
• International travel support: round-trip airfare for selected interns
• Daily living allowance: 2,560 JPY per day
• Free accommodation: housing arranged for the internship duration
• Local travel reimbursement: bus transportation related to the program
🧭 Eligibility
• Open to international and Japanese students
• Must be full-time Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD student during the internship
• Fields: Materials Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Nanotechnology, or Computer Science
• Strong academic record and research interest in materials science
• English proficiency required
📝 Required Documents
• Completed NIMS application form
• CV / Resume highlighting academic & research experience
• Proof of current full-time student status
• Official degree or transcript showing academic performance
🚀 How to Apply
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Select a host researcher from the NIMS “Samurai” Directory
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Contact the researcher via email with CV, transcript, and enrollment proof
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If accepted, your application will be forwarded to the NIMS graduate program office for official processing
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