UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 is now accepting applications. This eight-week program targets students considering careers in biology or related sciences. It provides hands-on biomedical research experience with faculty from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate Schools of Medicine, Engineering, Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the Institute of Industrial Science. By summer’s end, students gain research skills and build international connections, fostering future collaborations.

The Amgen Scholars Program offers undergraduates a chance to engage in scientific research at leading institutions worldwide. Since its launch in the U.S. (2006), Europe (2008), and Japan (2015), the program has expanded to institutions across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Program highlights include:

• Special seminars and discussions
• Access to UTokyo facilities (Library, Health Care Center, Gymnasium)
• Japanese cultural events and excursions

Brief Details:

• Organized by: The University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
• Application Deadline: February 1, 2025, 3 PM JST (Japan Standard Time=UTC+9)
• Program Date: June 5, 2025 – August 7, 2025
• Check-in at Residence: June 4, 2025
• Location: Japan & Singapore
• Eligible Nations: Asia region countries (Afghanistan included
  
• Number of Admissions: 10

Program Features:

• Visits to biomedical research graduate schools and institutes
• Special seminars and workshops for students to connect and discuss
• Sessions on how to apply to Graduate Schools at UTokyo will be held.
• Use UTokyo campus facilities such as the Library, Health Care Center, and Gymnasium.
• Cultural events in Japan
• Excursions

Benefits of UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025:

• Students will acquire knowledge and research abilities by the end of their summer experience.
• Students will broaden their international friendships as a result of their joint activities.
• These experiences will assist students in developing future cooperation in a variety of contexts.

Financial Support:

• Accommodation at Near Hongo Campus
• 270,000 JPY stipend
• Travel Costs

Notes:

1. All students are responsible for obtaining their health and travel insurance. Please remember that neither the Amgen Foundation nor the University of Tokyo can provide medical or travel insurance.
2.  The stipend should be used to budget food and personal trips while in Japan.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program must be undergraduate students who are:

• • Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at a college/university in Asia*
  • Completed at least the first year of study before the program starts
  • Will not graduate before the program begins and will continue undergraduate studies for at least 1 semester/quarter after the program ends

Additional Requirements:

• • Strong academic performance
  • Proficient in English, demonstrated by minimum scores on recognized tests (TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 5.5, etc.), if not a native English speaker
  • Interest in pursuing a Ph.D.

For eligible countries, see the Amgen Scholars Program webpage.

Expectations:

Also, applicants must fulfill these requirements:

• Fully commit to the Amgen Scholars Program (no courses or jobs allowed during the program).
• Attend the entire program duration and stay in UTokyo-provided accommodation.
• Engage actively in daily lab life, respect team members’ work, and attend lab meetings.
  • (For Japan-based students, accommodations may be made for university-related commitments.)
• Participate in the program’s orientation, required conferences, activities, and social events.
• Present a poster or give a presentation on the summer research project.
• Submit a research paper to the program director at the program’s end.

Required Documents:

Please submit these documents:

How to apply for the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program?

First, you must create an account by clicking the Apply Now button below to apply. Enter your email address; you will receive a verification link in your email. Click on the link to enter the required information and register directly to the registration form. You will receive an ID and password to log in and access the application form. Finally, fill out the application form.

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Read more about the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program

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