Description:

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. Launched in 2006 in the United States, 2008 in Europe, and 2015 in Japan at the University of Tokyo and Kyoto University, the Amgen Scholars has expanded to additional world-class institutions in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. The objective of the program is to provide undergraduate students from different countries 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.

Course Level: Internship

Grants Accommodation: Near Hongo Campus, provided by UTokyo.

· Stipend: 270,000 JPY for food and personal expenses.

· Travel: Economy-class airfare to Tokyo (or domestic train tickets) is provided.

Eligibility criteria: Completed at least one year of undergraduate study.

· Must not be graduated before the internship.

· It is a Summer Internship and the participants must be available for the full duration.

· Strong academic performance.

· English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC 1095, TOEIC L&R 785, or TOEIC S&W 310 (for non-native English speakers).

· Interest in pursuing a Ph.D.

How to apply: The application process is online. Please follow the instructions. Select your area for the Research internship and complete your application.

Required Documents: Portrait photo

· Personal Identification

· Academic Transcript

· Proof of English proficiency

· Latest CV

· Letters of Recommendation

Deadline: 1st February 2025

Online apply: https://amgenscholars.com/asia-program/