Another Summer Internship in Japan has been announced. The applications are now open for the NIG Summer Internship 2026 in Japan. This Summer Internship is open to international students from around the world. The Duration of the internship is approximately 40 days, running from June 8 to July 17, 2026. The Internship is open to Bachelor, and Master’s students who wish to gain research experience. All Interns will conduct independent research under the mentorship of NIG. There is no application fee. At the end of the internship, participants will give presentations and share their experiences about the NIG Internship. During the internship, participants will get the time to explore Japan and its culture and enjoy tasty Japanese Cuisine. More details about the NIG Internship, the requirements, and the benefits are below.
Details About NIG Summer Internship 2026
- Host Country: Japan
- Duration: 41 Days
- Dates: June 8– July 17, 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 5th January 2026
Also Check: List of Summer Programs in Japan 2026 (Fully Funded)
Financial Benefits
The NIG Internship will cover:
- Round-trip Airfare (Max amount 200,000 JPY).
- Travel Insurance
Cost Covered by the Participants:
- Accommodation (JPY 70,000) for 39 Days
- Airport Transfer
- Personal Expenses
Also Check: UTRIP Summer Internship 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)
Areas of NIG Research Internship
NIGINTERN 2026, host laboratories are listed below. Interns will conduct independent research under the mentorship of NIG Faculty.
- Bioinformatics
- Biophysics and Structural Biology
- Cell Biology
- Developmental Biology
- Evolutionary and Quantitative Biology
- Genome Biology
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Neurobiology
- Plant Biology
Also Check: MPIIB Summer Internship 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)
Eligibility Criteria
- The Internship is open to all Nationals.
- There is no application fee.
- Applicants must be interested in life sciences.
- Applicant must be in a pre-final year of the degree program. For example:
- In the 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s program, in the 2nd year of a 3-year bachelor’s program, in the 4th year of a 5-year program, in the 1st year of a 2-year master’s program, or the 5th year of a 6-year program.
- Applicants must show their interest in genetics and related fields in life sciences.
Also Check: UNIQLO Global Management 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)
Required Documents
- Letter of Motivation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Scanned Academic Transcript
- Two recommendation letters
How to Apply for the NIG Summer Internship 2026?
To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it following the guidelines provided on the official website below. For more Fully Funded Internships, please check the Internship Category.
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