Deadline: 30 January 2026

Location: Japan
Duration: 90 Days
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities

Applications are now open for the NIMS Internship Program 2026 in Japan, offered by the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS). This fully funded internship is open to international undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students from all academic backgrounds related to science and materials. IELTS is NOT required.

About NIMS

The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) is one of Japan’s largest and most prestigious research institutions, dedicated to advancing materials science. NIMS focuses on transforming scientific discoveries into real-world applications across energy, healthcare, infrastructure, environment, and mobility sectors.

Internship Program Overview

The NIMS Internship Program provides hands-on technical research experience in materials science and related fields. Each year, 100 students are selected from around the world to work under expert researchers at NIMS laboratories in Japan.

Program Details

  • Host Organization: National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

  • Internship Duration: 90 Days

  • Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded

  • Internship Location: Japan

Financial Benefits

Selected candidates will receive:

  • ✈️ Round-trip Airfare

  • 💴 Daily Allowance of 2,560 Yen per day

  • 🚌 Transportation (Tsukuba ↔ Airport)

  • 🏠 Free Accommodation

  • 📜 Certificate upon submission of final report

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students

  • Applicants from all countries are eligible

  • Students currently studying inside or outside Japan may apply

  • Master’s and PhD applicants must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Required Documents

  • Online Application Form

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Academic Transcripts

  • Educational Certificates

  • Valid Passport

Application Deadline

🗓 30 January 2026

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

⚠️ Direct applications are NOT accepted

  1. Identify and contact a NIMS supervisor related to your research field

  2. Obtain approval from the supervisor

  3. Submit required documents to the supervisor

  4. Supervisor will forward your application to NIMS

  5. Selected candidates will be informed of the next steps

👉 Official Application Link: NIMS Internship Program | NIMS