UTRIP Summer Internship 2027 in Japan

About this opportunity

The UTRIP Summer Internship 2027 is a six-week research internship hosted by the University of Tokyo in Japan. The name stands for the University of Tokyo Research Internship Program. It runs from June 23 to August 3, 2027, and places participants with university faculty supervisors on research projects. The programme is open to undergraduate students of all nationalities enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or an integrated bachelor’s program. Applicants should have completed at least one full year of study and have at least one semester or quarter left after the internship. Students in science, engineering and other relevant fields are welcome, and no previous experience is required. The internship is fully funded. It covers free accommodation, round-trip airfare, meals, a living expenses allowance and excursions to explore Tokyo. Participants also take a Japanese language course, join cultural excursions and receive a certificate on successful completion. There is no application fee. Applications are submitted online through the official University of Tokyo website and require an application form, personal statement, CV, GPA, English language qualifications, academic transcript and a recommender letter. English test scores may be required, with exemptions for students with eight years of English-medium education. The deadline is Dec 25, 2026.