RIKEN RIH Summer Internship 2025 in Japan (Fully Funded)

Applications are now
open for the RIKEN RIH Summer Internship 2025 in Japan, a
fully funded opportunity for international students to gain hands-on research
experience in Kyoto. This internship is open to undergraduate and graduate
students from Japan and around the world. Participants will work on
cutting-edge research projects in fields such as robotics, artificial
intelligence, cognitive science, and more at the RIKEN Guardian Robot
Project (GRP)
.

The program offers two
duration options:

No application fee is
required, and IELTS is not mandatory. Below, you’ll find more details about the
benefits, eligibility criteria, and application process.

Key Details About the RIKEN RIH Summer Internship 2025

  • Host Country: Japan

  • Location: Guardian
    Robot Project (GRP), Kyoto, Japan

  • Duration: 4
    Weeks or 8 Weeks

  • Benefits: Fully
    Funded

  • Application Deadline: March
    24th, 2025


Financial Benefits

The program covers the
following expenses:

  • Round-Trip Airfare to
    and from Japan.

  • Accommodation during
    the internship.

  • Daily Allowance for
    living expenses.


Internship Duration Options

  1. Long
    Stay Program (Type A):

  • Dates: July
    24th – September 19th, 2025

  • Duration: 8
    Weeks

  • Short
    Stay Program (Type B):

    • Dates: August
      21st – September 19th, 2025

    • Duration: 4
      Weeks


    Internship Areas

    The internship focuses
    on multidisciplinary research, including:

    • Robotics

    • Artificial Intelligence

    • Cognitive Science

    • Psychology

    • Brain Science


    Eligibility Criteria

    • Open to applicants of all nationalities.

    • Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible.

    • Applicants must maintain student status at their
      academic institution from the time of application through the program’s
      completion.

    • IELTS is not required.


    Required Documents

    Applicants must
    prepare the following documents:

    1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    2. Motivation Letter

    3. Research Achievements (if
      applicable)

    After the application
    deadline, shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Final
    selection results will be announced in early April 2025.


    How to Apply

    To apply, submit your
    application documents via email to info@ml.riken.jp.
    Be sure to include all required materials and indicate your preferred
    internship duration (4 weeks or 8 weeks).

    Official Link to
    Apply:
     [APPLY FOR THEJAPAN RIKEN RIH SUMMER INTERNSHIP]


    This is an incredible
    opportunity to work on groundbreaking research projects, gain valuable
    experience, and immerse yourself in Japan’s vibrant culture. Don’t miss
    out—apply