iCeMS Internship 2026 at Kyoto University (Fully Funded)

Applications for the iCeMS Internship 2026 are now available in Japan. The Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) at Kyoto University is happy to share a special Summer 2026 internship for international bachelor’s students. This six-week program runs from June 30 to August 6, 2026. It gives students a hands-on research experience in cell biology, chemistry, math, and materials science. The program focuses on self-assembly projects where students learn from top professors. Interns will work with famous iCeMS mentors and explore Kyoto’s culture and academic life. This opportunity helps build skills for future graduate studies at Kyoto University. Applying is free and no IELTS score is needed. Join to boost your science career and academic growth.

Key Points:

• Eligibility: International students in bachelor programs outside Japan.
• Program Length: Six weeks from July 1 2026 to August 7 2065.
• Research Areas: Mix of cell biology chemistry math and materials science. Focus on self-assembly projects.
• Perks: Use advanced labs. Experience Kyoto’s culture. No application fee. No IELTS needed
• Mentors: Learn from top iCeMS professors like
  • Shuhei Furukawa
  • Daishi Fujita
  • Mineko Kengaku
  • Ganesh Pandian Namasivayam
  • Susumu Kitagawa
  • Jun Suzuki
  • Fuyuhiko Tamanoi
  • Motonari Uesugi

iCeMS Internship Summary

Also See: Three-Week Jefferson Fellowship 2026: Fully Funded

Internship Benefits

• Stipend A ¥50000 payment to help with extra costs.
• Airfare iCeMS books round-trip economy flights on set routes.
• Accommodation Free housing arranged by iCeMS for the whole program.

Program Structure and Activities

• Orientation: Start with an intro to the internship lab setup and safety rules.
• Research Engagement: Join core research tasks with help from an assigned lab mentor.
• Experimentation: Chance to observe and conduct experiments in the lab.
• Presentation: Wrap up by sharing your research results in a final talk.

Eligibility Criteria

• Who Can Apply: Open to students from any country.
• Must Be Enrolled: You need to be in a bachelor’s program at a university outside Japan now.
• Academic Background Helpful: Background in fields like
  • Mathematics
  • Materials Science
  • Chemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemical Biology
• Study Time Left: At least two semesters of undergrad studies remaining after the internship.
• Interest in Grad School: Show you want to join Kyoto University for grad studies especially in an iCeMS lab.

Also See: Deloitte Scholarship 2026 by OYW Summit (Fully Funded)

Required Documents

• Letter of Intent and Research Proposal
  • Max 2000 words in PDF.
  • Explain your goals, methods, and what you want to learn.
• CV
  • Submit directly online or upload as an A4-sized PDF file.
• Letter of Recommendation
  • A signed letter from your teacher on university letterhead.
• Certificate of Enrollment
  • Prove you’re enrolled, show your degree timeline, and graduation date.

Note: If selected, share your passport copy (photo page) before the program starts.

How to Apply for the iCeMS Internship

Applicants must submit their materials only through the online portal. After submission, all applications are carefully reviewed based on the documents provided. Participants are selected following this process. Those who are successful will be informed by April 2026. For more information visit the official website given below.

Apply: https://www.icems.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/news/11263/