[Nhật Bản] Học Bổng Toàn Phần Chương Trình Ngắn Hạn UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2026
The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions. The objective of the program is to provide undergraduate students from different countries (including some from Japan) who are committed to or who are considering a career in biology or related sciences and looking to continue to graduate studies, with eight weeks of biomedical research experience in the basic and translational sciences.
At UTokyo, research opportunities will be provided by various Graduate Schools and Institutions as listed under the Project section.
By the end of their summer experience, students are expected to have acquired the knowledge and skills for conducting research. The students are also expected to extend their international friendship through their collaborative experiences. These experiences will help the students to develop future collaborations in many situations.
I. HIGHLIGHTS
- Country: Japan
- Institute: The University of Tokyo
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Number of Admission: About 10
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
II. ELIGIBILITY & EXPECTATION
1. Eligibility
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program (the summer program) applicants must be undergraduate students who:
- Are attending colleges or universities across the Asia region (including Vietnam) that award a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and
- At the minimum, have completed their first year of undergraduate study at the time the summer program begins; and
- Are not graduating before the summer program begins, and will resume undergraduate studies for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter after the summer program ends.
- Have a strong record of academic performance; and
- Have a good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 72, IELTS overall band score of 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC score of 1095, TOEIC L&R score of 785, or TOEIC S&W score of 310, if not a native English speaker or if English is not their first language, and
- Have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
2. Expectation
- Commit to full participation in the program during the specified period, including the orientation on the first day of the program, required conferences, activities, social events, and the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium. Scholars cannot take any courses or hold a job during the program period; and
- Reside in the accommodation provided by UTokyo; and
- Participate fully in the day-to-day life of the research group, respect the work of all members of the laboratory, and attend and participate in laboratory meetings or other gatherings. However, for students based in Japan, we are open to discussions and considerations based on events or commitments related to their affiliated university or department; and
- Give both oral and poster presentations describing their assigned projects.
III. FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- Accommodation:
An off-campus residence near the Hongo/Yayoi Campus will be provided by the program.
Please check your research location, as some laboratories are not located in Hongo and commuting by train may be required. - Travel Cost:
Economy-class airfare to Tokyo, or round-trip train tickets for domestic students, will be provided for program participation.
The most economical route and schedule will be determined through discussions between participants and the program office.
If the schedule is changed due to personal reasons, participants will be required to reimburse the University of Tokyo for the cost of initially arranged airfares. - Stipend:
280,000 JPY will be provided. The stipend may be freely used for food and leisure during your stay in Japan. However, please note that it also covers fees for short-distance travel required for the program, as well as transportation between your home and your departure airport, and between Narita or Haneda Airport and the residence in Tokyo.
* All students must arrange their own private health and travel insurance. Please be aware that neither the Amgen Foundation nor the University of Tokyo can provide health/travel insurance.
* Participants who commute to campuses other than Hongo and Yayoi will receive an additional travel allowance.
Please visit HERE for more detailed information.
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