RIKEN is offering a fully funded summer internship in Kyoto, Japan in 2025. International undergraduate and graduate students from any country are welcome to apply. The RIKEN RIH Summer Internship Program involves working on robotics and related research within the RIKEN Guardian Robot Project (GRP). The internship has either an 8-week or 4-week duration, and applicants should specify their availability. There’s no application fee and IELTS is not required.

Details About RIKEN RIH Summer Internship 2025 in Japan

• Host Country: Japan
• Location: Guardian Robot Project (GRP) in Kyoto, Japan
• Duration: 4 Weeks or 8 Weeks
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 24th March 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Round Trip Airfare
• Accommodation
• Daily Allowance

Internship Duration

• Long Stay Program（Type A)：24th July to 19th September 2025 (8 Weeks)
• Short Stay Program（Type B)：21st August to 19th September 2025 (4 Weeks)

Internship Areas

Main Research Fields:

• Multidisciplinary
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cognitive Science
• Psychology
• Brain Science
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Eligibility Criteria

• The Internship is open to all Nationals.
• Undergraduates and graduate students are eligible.
• You must maintain student status at an academic institution from the time of application through the completion of the program.
• IELTS is not required.

Required Documents

• CV
• Motivation Letter
• Research Achievement

Result Outcome

After the deadline, applications will be screened. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. Selection results will be announced in early April 2025.

How to Apply for the RIKEN RIH Summer Internship 2025?

Application documents must be submitted in advance to info@ml.riken.jp. The Link to the official website is below.