Country & Duration

Scholars will be placed in University of Tokyo for 2 Months scientific research.

Timeline

  • November 1, 2022: Application opens
  • February 1, 2023 at 3:00 pm JST: Application deadline (Japan Standard Time=UTC+9:00)
  • Mid-March, 2023: Applicants notified of decision
  • June 5, 2023: Participants must have arrived in Tokyo by this date
  • June 6, 2023: UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2023 start
  • July 31, 2023: Program ends (Internal Final Presentation Session
  • August 1/2, 2023: Move to Singapore Subject to Change
  • August 3-5, 2023: Amgen Scholars Asian Symposium in Singapore *Subject to Change

Routine During Program

Amgen Program features:

  • You will get a chance to Visits to Graduate Schools of biomedical research
  • Special seminars and sessions for students will be organized by foundation
  • Information sessions on how to apply to Graduate Schools at UTokyo
  • Access to UTokyo campus facilities such as the Library, Health Care Center and Gymnasium
  • Japanese cultural events will be organized
  • Excursions will be provided

Number of Applicants 

20 students will be selected. You will be sent to singapore also.

Benefits 

Near campus accommodation

250,000 JPY stipend will be given

Economy-class airline tickets for flights, or round-trip train tickets for domestic students,

Funding will be given to participate in the Amgen Scholars Asia Symposium to be held in Singapore.

No health insurance coverage so please bring your medicine with yourself.

Application Procedure of Amgen Scholars Program?

Prep all the Supporting Document

Ask two recommenders for the Letter of Reference for you

Complete the Online Application Here:

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp