Fully Funded 2025 University of Tokyo (Japan) Amgen Undergraduate Scholars Programme.

The Amgen Scholars Program at the University of Tokyo offers motivated and talented undergraduate students from all over the world with an opportunity to experience scientific research in one of the leading institutions of higher education in Asia and the world. During the program each student will be placed in a laboratory, each led by a leading scholar belonging to one of the five participating graduate schools/institutes of the university: Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, and Institute of Industrial Science.

In order to maximize the students’ experience, the host faculty will consult with them in advance so that they may develop a clear research plan before arriving in Japan. This enables both the students and the labs to prepare their research contents and methods well. Once the students arrive, they will be under close supervision of full-time tenured faculty members and work with other post docs and graduate students of the lab. They will also participate in seminars and other research related activities in order to broaden the scope of their research.

In addition to the lab experience, the students will have chance to learn about Japan and its people as well as its language. Japanese language lessons and cultural activities will be planned. The students will have plenty of opportunities to meet and interact with Japanese students. We aim to provide students with both cutting-edge research experience and unforgettable memories of Japan. By doing so, we hope to inspire them to become a better researcher and, more importantly, a better person with a good understanding of global values.

Requirements

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program (hereby referred to as the summer program) applicants must be undergraduate students who are:
   –  Attending colleges or universities across the Asia region* that award a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and
   –  At the minimum, have completed their first year of undergraduate study at the time the summer program begins, and
   –  Not graduating before the summer program begins, and will resume undergraduate studies for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter after the summer program ends

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program applicants must also:

• Have a strong record of academic performance; and
• Have a good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 72,
• IELTS overall band score of 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC score of 1095, TOEIC L&R score of 785,
• or TOEIC S&W score of 310, if not a native English speaker or if English is not their first language, and
• Have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D.

For a list of eligible countries, please check the Eligibility section of the Amgen Scholars Program webpage: https://amgenscholars.com/asia-program/

Expectation:

• To devote full effort to participation in the Amgen Scholars Program. Scholars cannot take any courses or hold a job throughout the duration of the program.
•  In addition, all participants must be able to attend the program for its entire duration.
•  To live in the accommodation provided by UTokyo.
•  To participate fully in the day-to-day life of the research group, respect the work of all members of the laboratory, and attend and participate in laboratorymeetings or other gatherings.
• However, for students based in Japan, we are open to discussions and considerations based on events or commitments related to their affiliated university or department.
•   – To attend the orientation on the first day of the program, all required conferences, activities and social events.
•   – To give a poster/presentation describing his/her summer research project.
•   – To submit a research paper to the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program Director at the conclusion of the program.

Application Documents

Below is a list of Attachments you will be requested to upload through TAO. Please submit the files without encryption.

• Letters of Recommendation: Submitted through TAO, by two referees
• Latest CV: Elaborate in-depth descriptions of any work experience, responsibilities or projects relevant to your field of study. (Max. 500 words)
• Academic Transcript: Obtain an official academic transcript in English and scan all pages including back pages and notations.
• Personal Identification: Scan the ID page of your passport or travel document issued by the government. Alternatively, a valid student ID or a national ID can be accepted
• Portrait photo: Note that your full face should be visible in the photo, and it should be taken from the front with your eyes open.
• Proof of English proficiency

Method of Application

Click Here to Apply

• Step 1. Create an Account and Start Your Application: To initiate your application, please create a TAO account by clicking on “Account registration.” The account name should match the legal name in the alphabet as written on your passport or travel document issued by the government. You can create an account on https://admissions-office.net/en/applicant/sign_up
• Step 2: Request Recommendation Letters
• Step 3: Complete Application

For More Information,

Visit the Tokyo webpage

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025.