Students looking to get undergraduate degree in biology or closely related fields or graduate students looking to enhance research-related knowledge can apply for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2023 in Japan.
Benefits:
250,000 JPY monthly stipends
Airline tickets
Free lodging
Japanese language
Documents:
Portrait photo
Resume
ID card
Transcript
English proficiency
Two Recommendation Letters
Deadline:
1st February, 2023
3. Introduction
• The University of Tokyo seeks to assist undergraduate
students from many nations who wish to pursue careers in
biology or closely related fields.
• Students who also wish to continue their graduate studies
with experience in both primary and translational biomedical
research.
• International students will be able to develop their research-
related knowledge and abilities.
• Young students will get short-term biomedical research skills
in the fundamental and translational sciences .
4. Internship fields for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program
• Graduate School of Medicine
• Institute of Industrial Science
• Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences
• Graduate School of Engineering
• Graduate School of Science
• Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
6. Eligibility criteria
• Applicants must be undergraduate students who, at the start of the
summer programme, have completed at least their first year of
undergraduate study.
• Graduates who will be taking their exams after the summer
programme starts are eligible.
• They must have a proven track record of excellence in the
classroom.
• In addition, students must be proficient in English. If they are not
native English speakers or if English is not their first language, they
must have a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 72, an IELTS overall band
score of 5.5, a Cambridge English FCE, a TOEIC L&R score of 785, or
a TOEIC S&W score of 310.
• They must be motivated to get a PhD.
• The programme must be attended by every participant the whole
time.
7. Benefits
• A paid internship abroad in Japan.
• Students will get a 250,000 JPY monthly stipend.
• Airline tickets in the economy class.
• Free lodging will be available close to the campus.
• Special seminars where students may get
together and converse.
• The chance to pick up the Japanese language.
• Students get access to UTokyo campus amenities
including the library, gym, and health care center.
• Possibility to tour institutions involved in
biological research.
• Attend cultural activities in Japan.
8. Documents Required
• Portrait photo
• Resume/CV and Cover letter
• Scanned copy of ID card and Passport
• Academic Transcript
• Proof of English proficiency from your university
• Questionnaire
• Two Recommendation Letters (Instructions)
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9. Application Process
• Carefully follow all application instructions, and initiate assembling the
proper documents as soon as possible.
• Before applying, review the criteria for selection.
• Carefully fill out the online application.
• Online applications for the programme are required.
• Create program-supporting documents.
• Two letters of recommendation from those who were referred.
• Applicants must complete an application form, include personal
information, choose their preferred field and lab, and attach supporting
documentation.
• Applicants must submit their applications before the deadline.
• The UTokyo Amgen Scholars application deadline is February 1, 2023.
• By the middle of March 2023, applicants will be contacted.
• After submission, the application cannot be changed.
• Check the information on the official website carefully before beginning
the application to ensure that you do not overlook anything crucial.
10. Deadline to Apply
• 1st February, 2023is the last date to apply for
this program.