The RIKEN IMS Internship 2026 is a fully funded 1 to 3 month research internship at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Yokohama, Japan. It is for international master’s PhD medical students and young postdocs (within 3 years of PhD). You work on real projects in genome medical science, immunology, physiology, bioinformatics and more under a supervisor. RIKEN pays round-trip airfare, accommodation and 3,000 Yen per day stipend. No application fee and no IELTS required. Applications are open all year but send at least 4 months before your start date. More details are given below.
RIKEN IMS Internship 2026 Overview
| Country | Japan |
| Location | Yokohama, RIKEN IMS |
| Duration | 1 to 3 months |
| Stipend | 3,000 Yen per day |
| Coverage | Airfare + accommodation + stipend |
| For | Interational Applicants |
| Deadline | Open all year (apply 4 months before start) |
Also See: Toyota Boshoku Summer Internship 2026
What is the RIKEN IMS Internship 2026?
This internship lets students and young researchers join RIKEN labs to do cutting-edge work in integrative medical sciences. You choose a lab that matches your interest and work directly with the team leader on a research project. It gives you real lab experience, new skills and international network. The program is open all year so you pick dates that fit your schedule.
Internship Benefits
You get full support during the internship.
- Round-trip airfare to Japan.
- Free accommodation.
- 3,000 Yen per day stipend for living costs.
- No program fee.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be from any country.
- You need to be enrolled in master’s, PhD or medical program or be a young postdoc (within 3 years of PhD).
- You must stay enrolled at your home institution during the internship.
- You need good English to work in the lab.
- You should have interest in genome immunology, bioinformatics or related fields.
Required Documents
You send these to the lab.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Research background.
- Statement of purpose.
- GDPR consent form (only if from EU or UK).
- Desired internship dates.
- Recommendation letter.
Also See: Australia AGRTP Scholarship 2026
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Go to RIKEN IMS labs list: https://www.ims.riken.jp/english/laboratories/
- Pick a lab that matches your interest.
- Contact the team leader directly (use email from their page).
- Discuss your research idea and get agreement to host you.
- Prepare your papers.
- Send all documents in English to the team leader by email.
- Apply at least 4 months before your start date.
- If accepted they help with next steps like visa.
Internship Dates / Deadline
- Applications are open all year.
- You must apply at least 4 months before your desired start date.
- Program runs any time in 2026 (you pick with lab).
- Send early to get good lab spot.
Official Link
Apply: RIKEN IMS Internship
