Includes free accommodation and meals 

A stipend will be awarded to all participants except those who receive the FUTI Award. 

The program includes detailed research projects. 

A trip to cultural sites of Japan 

A comprehensive Japanese language course 

A certificate of completion 

Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (or an equivalent year of an integrated bachelor’s-master’s program) at a university outside Japan and plan to return to their home institution after the internship. 

Must be majoring in natural sciences or a related field. 

Should have a strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in science. 

Must be able to participate full-time for the entire six-week duration of the UTRIP program. 

Must provide proof of health insurance coverage effective during the internship period before arriving in Japan. 

If English is not the first language, must submit TOEFL or equivalent English proficiency test scores. Continuous English-medium education for the past eight years exempts students from this requirement. 

Prepare all required documents. 

Complete the online application form and upload the necessary files. 

Submit all materials through the online system by the deadline. 

Arrange for a recommendation letter to be submitted online by the recommender by the specified deadline. 

Wait for the selection results, which will be announced on the UTRIP website and sent via email. 

A personal statement (700-1000 words) explaining your research interests, qualifications, and future academic plans. 

Resume or CV with details of your educational background and relevant experience. 

Official academic transcript. 

English proficiency test scores (if applicable). 

Recommendation letter from a professor or academic advisor, submitted online by the recommender.