Written by RIKEN IMS is currently accepting applications for the FY2026 RIKEN IMS Internship Program, from talented students/postdoctoral fellows who would like to experience RIKEN’s research activities.
The RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences was established in 2013 with the aims of creating innovative medical science and contributing to the future of human health.
To accomplish these goals, IMS applies interdisciplinary approaches to create a new research area of integrative medical sciences, which includes genome-wide medical science, immunology and physiology, bioinformatics, and molecular, biochemical and quantitative sciences.
In April 2018, we launched a new internship grant program to host young distinguished international scientists who carry out research activities in IMS laboratories. This program was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we resumed from April 2024.
The duration of this program is between 1 to 3 months.
There are two support categories: Category 1 is for students and Category 2 is for young postdocs. IMS provides the following support to conduct an internship at IMS.
- Category 1: Lodging, travel expenses, and an internship allowance (3,000 yen/working day).
- Category 2: Lodging and travel expenses. No daily allowance is provided.
- Lodging: up to 11,600 yen/day for stays of 1 to 30 days, up to 10,440 yen for stays continuing from 31 to 60 days, and then up to 9,280 yen for 61 days and more)
Overview
- Type: Internship
- Location: RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Yokohama, Japan
- Duration: 1 to 3 Months
- Eligibility Country: All
- Benefits: Round Airfare Tickets, Accommodation, 3,000 Yen/Day Stipend
- Deadline: September, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
- The Internship is open to all Nationals.
- Open to Master’s or PhD students or medical students.
- Open to Young postdocs within three years of obtaining their PhD.
- Applicants are required to be enrolled in an academic institution for the duration of their proposed internship.
Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose
- Research Background
- Desired Internship Dates
- GDPR Consent Form (For EU and UK residents only)
- Recommendation Letter
Application Guidelines for the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences Internship Program 2026
- Laboratory Selection and Contact:
- Review the list of RIKEN IMS laboratories: https://www.ims.riken.jp/english/laboratories/
- Contact your chosen laboratory directly (using the contact information provided on their webpage)
- Research Topic Proposal:
- Once a laboratory agrees to host you, discuss your proposed research topic with the team leader.
- Ensure your final research proposal aligns with the ongoing research within the host laboratory.
- Application Submission:
- Submit your application materials (in English) via email to the host laboratory’s team leader.
- Applications must be received no later than four months before your desired start date.