The application is open to apply for the National Institute of Genetics NIG summer internship in Japan in 2026. This is a fully funded summer internship for international students in Japan. The most interesting thing is that there is no requirement for IELTS or TOEFL and no application fees. A passport is also not required at the NIG application stage.
The National Institute of Genetics is a Japanese research institute founded in 1949. The Japan internship will run from June 8 – July 17, 2026. Applicants from all over the world are eligible for the Japan NIG summer internship program. The NIG internship duration is almost 6 weeks.
Bachelor’s and master’s students are eligible and highly encouraged to apply for an internship in Japan. All student expenses and costs in Japan will be covered by the Paid NIG internship program. For more details, please read below:
NIG Summer Internship in Japan 2026
- Host Country: Japan
- Eligible Student: Undergraduates & Master’s Students
- Japan Internship Duration: June 8 – July 17, 2026
- Internship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: January 6, 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
Students must fulfill the following requirements for the National Institute of Genetics, Japan summer internship.
All international students are welcome for a fully funded Japan internship in 2026. Bachelor’s and Master’s students are eligible.
A student currently enrolled in the 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s Program, OR the 2nd year of a 3-year Bachelor’s program, OR the 4th year of a 5-year bachelor’s program is eligible.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for the Japan summer paid internship.
- Motivational Letter
- A CV/Resume
- Copy of Academic Transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
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Financial Coverage
NIGINTERN Internship 2026 is a fully-funded international paid internship program in Japan for international students. All student expenses will be covered by the Japan NIG internship 2026.
- Economy class round air ticket.
- Domestic travel expense from the airport to NIG center.
- Free accommodation will be given at the NIG guesthouse.
- Complete travel insurance during the internship period.
- Meal allowance up to 1,500 JPY/day.
Internships Period
June 8 – July 17, 2026
NIG covers expenses for the designated period only. Requests for shorter or longer periods will not be considered.
For any internship opportunity other than this program, please contact your potential host PI(s). In such cases, costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation,n and living expenses are the responsibility of the interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Deadline
The last date to apply for the NIG Summer Internship in Japan 2026 (Fully Funded) is 6th January 2026.
How To Apply
We accept applications only through the online application system. Please read the “Application guideline” below carefully and follow the instructions.
Application Guidelines and Online Application
The online application system opens on December 6, 2025, and closes at noon on January 6, 2026 (Japan Standard Time, JST).
Students interested in applying for this program must read, understand, and agree to the requirements of the program.
Due to the overwhelming number of applications, we do not reply to individual queries regarding this website, the selection status, and the results.
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