UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027: Fully Funded Summer Research Internship in Japan

Application deadline: 1 February 2027 · Last updated: 3 November 2026

Are you an undergraduate science student in a Asian country, and aspire to do real research at Japan’s leading university? The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027 provides a fully-funded summer research internship in the University of Tokyo including flights, accommodation and living expenses.

Approximately 10 bright undergraduate students will be working in top medical, engineering, science and life science laboratories during the summer. They will also have the chance to see first-hand what graduate study in Japan is like along the way. The programme will take place from 3 June to 5 August 2027 culminating in the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium at Kyoto University. The deadline for applications is 1st February 2027.

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027: Key Details
Host University: University of Tokyo
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Programme Dates: 3 June – 5 August 2027
Duration: About 2 months
Capacity: Approximately 10 people.
Funding: Fully funded
Open to: University students in Asia region as undergraduate students
Application Deadline: 1 February 2027 (3:00 p.m. JST)
What Is the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program?

The Amgen Scholars Program is an Amgen Foundation-funded worldwide undergraduate research program. It provides excellent science students an opportunity to conduct hands-on research at the world’s best universities and to explore science career. The programme is offered in three regions: USA, Europe and Asia. One of the host universities in Asia is the University of Tokyo.

Benefits of the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027

The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027 has the following advantages:

Stipend: Meals and personal expenses: JPY 280,000 per month. This includes local transportation from the airport to your hotel and from your hotel back to the airport or from Haneda or Narita airport to your hotel in Tokyo.
Airfare: Economy airfare between your university’s city and Tokyo (one way). In Japan, students are given train tickets instead.
Accommodation: Housing will be provided for the full programme near the Hongo Campus, and near the Yayoi Campus.
Extra Transport Allowance: For scholars living in campus other than their lab.
Asia Symposium: Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium at Kyoto University (3-5 August 2027).
Research Experience: 2 months hands-on research in the lab of UTokyo.
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027 Timeline
Event Date
Application deadline 1 February 2027 (3:00 p.m. JST)
Screening results Personalized screening results will be sent out in the middle to late March of 2027.
Check-in 2 June 2027
Programme begins 3 June 2027
Research ends 30 July 2027
Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium (Kyoto) 3-5 August 2027
UTokyo Amgen Scholars Host Labs and Research Areas

Students are assigned to labs in these UTokyo schools and institutes:

Graduate School of Medicine
Graduate School of Engineering
Graduate School of Science
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Institute of Industrial Science
Eligibility Criteria for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027

To be eligible for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027, applicants must meet the following requirements:

To apply, you must:

Be enrolled in a university in Asia that provides a bachelor’s degree.
Completed at least first year in undergraduate program.
Not graduate before the start of the programme, and then come back for one semester or more after graduation.
Have a solid academic background.
Competence in English.
Be interested in doing a PhD.
Be available for the entire programme.

Students enrolled in a 2nd Bachelor’s degree are not allowed.

Not Studying in Asia? Alternatives to the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program

Not Studying in Asia,

You must study outside of Asia to apply to UTokyo, but you can apply to the Amgen Scholars programme in your region:

Amgen Scholars – United States.
Amgen Scholars – Europe
The Amgen Scholars – Asia has a list of eligible countries here.
Required Documents for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027

Attach these documents in PDF format – (do not password protect):

Most recent academic transcript in English (all pages)
A certificate of enrolment (or a letter from your university confirming that you are enrolled).
Evidence of English skills (where appropriate)
One-page CV
Two letters of recommendation (from at least one faculty member from your present college or university)

You will also have to submit a Statement of Purpose and brief questionnaire through the online application.

How to Apply for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027See if you are eligible and if your country appears on the Amgen Scholars Asia page.
View the host labs and select the areas of research that are of interest to you.
Request your recommenders early. They need to get their letters in by the deadline.
Read and prepare documents, write statement of purpose.
Submit online until 3:00pm JST on 1 February 2027. No late applications will be accepted.
Tips for a Strong UTokyo Amgen Scholars Application

Here are some ideas to help you put together an effective application:

State clearly why you want to undertake a PhD and how this research work would aid your objectives.
Tell about particular labs or research areas that interest you.
Emphasize lab work, research projects or science competitions.
Remind your recommenders of the deadline. If your application is missing a letter you are not complete.
Please remember the programme office is closed on the 30th and 31st of January, so please don’t wait until the last minute to leave queries for the programme office!

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Final Thoughts on the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027

The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2027 is a unique opportunity for undergraduate science students in Asia to conduct research at Japan’s top university this summer, with all expenses paid. Flights, accommodation and a generous allowance are being provided and it is an ideal stepping-stone to the PhD. Make sure your documents are ready and sent in before 1 February 2027.

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