Paid Research Internship Program at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan

Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is offering the Research Exchange/Laboratory Internship Program for participants who want to work on research under the supervision of a SIT professor. The participants will be assigned to a laboratory based on their research topic and the lab capacity of SIT professors. The research theme and content will be decided based on discussion between the host professor at SIT and the participant. Participants can pursue their research topics in a Japanese-style lab and culturally diverse vibrant academic/research environment.

Program Objectives:-

• To deepen the knowledge of the field and area that you have already learned.
• To obtain new perspectives in the field of engineering at a cutting-edge facility in Tokyo.
• To learn different cultures and perspectives in multicultural environments.

• You will join a laboratory and be supervised by a SIT professor in the field of your interest.
• You have over 250 laboratory choices from the science and engineering fields.
• Flexible program duration choice (min. 8 days - max. 1 year).
• JPY40,000 per month scholarship opportunity (must pass the SIT scholarship screening).

The applicant must :

• Be Bachelor 3rd year or higher level who has basic/good knowledge to conduct research work independently.
• Complete this program at SIT and return to home university before graduation from the home university.
• Have good English skills (CEFR B2 equivalent or higher)
• CEFR B2 is equivalent to IELTS 5.5-6.5, TOEFL iBT 72-94, (These scores may change from time to time)
• Native English speakers and English-based degree students are not required to submit English proficiency scores.
• If the applicant hasn't taken the English proficiency test, his/her home university can issue a letter that substantiates the student's English proficiency.
• Be physically and mentally healthy.
• Comply with the Japanese export control legal framework.

Fees:-

• SIT Partner University applicants:
• Application (Registration) fee: JPY30,000.
• Admission fee: All Waived
• Tuition: All Waived
• Non-Partner University applicants:
• Application (Registration) fee: JPY30,000.
• Admission fee: JPY40,000.
• Tuition (Course takers only): JPY15,000/credit.

About SIT:-

The Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is a private institute of Technology in Japan, with campuses located in Tokyo and Saitama. Established in 1927 as the Tokyo Higher School of Industry and Commerce, it was chartered as a university in 1949. In response to the recent progress in the globalization of the economy, SIT is providing an up-to-date framework for “learning through practice” including intensive English Language programs, Project Based Learning programs under multicultural environment, along with many Hands-on subjects that have been preserved through SIT’s 91 years of history.

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