UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in Japan 2027 | Fully Funded
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Scholarships Corner is hiring for the position of UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in Japan 2027 | Fully Funded in Japan.
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Benefits mentioned in the advert: health insurance.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside Japan should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on ScholarshipsCorner on Nov 6, 2026.
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- Location
- Japan
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- English
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Call for applications for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027. A fully funded summer internship in Japan for undergraduate students from the Asia region. The duration of the Amgen summer program is 8-9 weeks. Japan offers world-class research experience at one of the top institutions. A great opportunity for passionate students to gain hands-on research skills.
This research internship program is a valuable chance for undergraduate students who want to engage in meaningful research and receive high-quality research experience at the University of Tokyo. Through the Amgen Scholars Program, selected undergraduate students get the opportunity to participate in funded scientific research projects. The program began in the U.S. in 2006, expanded to Europe in 2008, and launched in Japan in 2015 at both Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo.
The primary goal of this summer research program is to support undergraduate students who are interested in a career in biology. It provides these students with an eight-week research experience in biomedical science, allowing them to connect with leading faculty and gain hands-on research skills with highly dedicated professors and researchers across several graduate schools.
The Amgen Scholars Program 2027 is designed to give students practical research experience. By the end of the program, students will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in conducting research. This program not only provides selected students with excellent research opportunities but also offers them the chance to connect with peers from diverse cultural backgrounds.
01Host Country
- Japan
02Host Organization
- Amgen Foundation
03Host University
- University of Tokyo
No. of Scholarships:
- 10
04UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027 in Japan
- Free accommodation
- Stipend of 280,000 JPY
- Economy-class airfare to Tokyo (or round-trip train tickets for domestic students) covered
- Visits to graduate programs and organizations focused on biomedical research
- Info sessions on applying to graduate programs at UTokyo
- Access to UTokyo Library and Health Care Center
- Japanese cultural events
- Short trips and excursions
- Seminars and special sessions for student
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05Eligibility Criteria of the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027
- Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled in a university/college that awards a bachelor’s degree, mainly in the Asia region.
- They must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study by the time the program starts.
- They must not be graduating before the program begins and must have at least one semester or quarter left after the program ends.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record and an interest in pursuing a research degree (such as a Ph.D.) in the future.
- Good English proficiency is required. Non-native English speakers or those whose first language is not English must provide one of the following minimum test scores:
- TOEFL iBT: 72
- IELTS: 5.5 (overall band)
- Cambridge English FCE
- TOEIC: 1095 total (or TOEIC L&R: 785 and TOEIC S&W: 310)
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06How to Apply for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027
- Register on the TAO portal with your full legal name to begin the process.
- Find the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in the portal and start your application.
- Upload Required Documents
- Request two through TAO, with one from a faculty member.
- Ensure all sections are completed; edits cannot be made after submission.
- Applications are reviewed from February to mid-March, with notifications sent via TAO and email.
07Documents Required for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program
- Academic Transcript
- Certificate of Enrollment
- Proof of English Proficiency (if applicable)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), One Page
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Two Recommendation Letters
08Amgen Summer Internship Deadline
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February 1, 2027, at 3:00 PM (Japan Standard Time).
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