UTSIP Kashiwa 2025: Summer Internship at the University of Tokyo

The University of Tokyo’s Summer Internship Program in Kashiwa (UTSIP Kashiwa) 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in hands-on research in diverse fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Materials Sciences, Advanced Energy, Physics, and Sustainability Science Studies. Initiated by the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences in 2013, UTSIP Kashiwa provides a rich academic and cultural experience in Japan.

Program Schedule

UTSIP Kashiwa 2025 features two program options:

• Program A: May 26, 2025 – July 11, 2025 (47 days)
• Program B: June 16, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (47 days)

Key Highlights:

• First Week: Orientation, lectures by leading researchers, and Japanese language classes.
• Research Experience: Work under laboratory guidance after preparing a research proposal.
• Final Day: Present research findings and receive a Certificate of Completion.

Participation Fee

• Fee: JPY 50,000 (may be waived upon request).
• Fee waiver status will be communicated with application results.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

UTokyo provides financial assistance to UTSIP participants:

• UTSIP Scholarship: JPY 130,000.

Participants are encouraged to apply for external scholarships, including:

• Friends of UTokyo, Inc. (FUTI)
• MIT-Japan Program
• Honda Foundation
• UCLA Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies

Participants are responsible for their airfare and must arrange their travel to Japan independently

Accommodation and Campus Life

• Participants will stay at designated accommodations such as the International Lodge Kashiwa Lodge.
• Facilities include cafeterias and a sushi bar with meal costs ranging from JPY 400 to 700.
• Nearby stations, such as Kashiwa-no-ha Campus Station and Kashiwa Station, offer easy access to Tokyo and surrounding areas.

Eligibility

• Undergraduate students (Batch 2022).
• Batch 2021 students require permission from their academic supervisor due to potential graduation delays.

Required Documents

• University Transcript (English) with a GPA above 3.0/4.0.
• Certificate of Enrollment.
• Scanned passport (valid for at least one year).
• Valid English Proficiency Test Score (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC).
• Recommendation Letter from an academic advisor.
• Statement Letter (Download here).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Research Plan.
• Certificate of GCW Non-Degree or equivalent.
• Parental Support Letter (in Bahasa for ITS Students).

Application Process for ITS Students

• Submit applications via Study Abroad ITS Form.
• Collect all documents in a single .zip/.rar file.
• Email studyabroad@its.ac.id to confirm application submission with the subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_UTSIP_NAME_NRP.”
• Deadline: January 8, 2025 (09.00 WIB).
• Interview: January 9, 2025

Why Choose UTSIP Kashiwa 2025?

Participating in UTSIP Kashiwa provides unparalleled exposure to advanced research methodologies and cultural immersion in Japan. It’s a transformative experience for aspiring researchers and global leaders. Don’t miss this opportunity—apply today!