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Date:10/01/2014
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UTRIP - University of Tokyo Research Internship Program has been launched by the
Graduate School of Science (GSS) of the University of Tokyo (one of the world's leading
research-education university) for promoting internationalization of GSS by inviting talented
young students from abroad.
UTRIP is an intensive summer research program for undergraduates who have a keen
interest in pursuing higher education. The participants will receive intensive instruction and
guidance on conducting research from renowned faculty members belonging to the GSS's
six departments of physics, astronomy, chemistry, earth & planetary science, biophysics &
biochemistry, and biological sciences.
Applicants for UTRIP must:
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Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at the time of application.
However, at selection, the priority for nomination is given to applicants in their junior
year of a four-year Bachelor's degree program. Senior or sophomore students are
also encouraged to apply.
Be enrolled in the natural science or other related fields.
Be thinking of pursuing long-term career goals in a scientific area.
Be available to carry out a research project for six consecutive weeks on a full-time
basis.
Be able to present coverage of a health insurance plan that is effective during the
internship program before arriving in Japan.
English proficiency: TOEFL or the equivalent English proficiency scores are required if
you are not a native English speaker or if English is not your first language
Online Application consists of five forms: the forms for the basics of your personal profile,
Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Academic Record, and Recommendation Letter.
Interested candidates may visit http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/utrip/apply-now/
http://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/utrip/) for further details.
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Application period starts from 9th January 2014 to 24:00 3rd March, 2014, Japan Standard
Time. There is no financial liability on part of GTU.
Sd/Registrar(I/c)
To,
Principals/Directors of all Affiliated Colleges/Institutes
With a request to bring it to the notice of students