Amgen Scholars – Japan Program | Undergraduate Summer Research Program
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An undergraduate summer research program in science and biotechnology
Every year, the Amgen Scholars Japan Program provides selected undergraduate students
with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at two premier Japanese
universities. The Amgen Foundation has committed more than $50 million over twelve years to the global Amgen Scholars Program to make this opportunity possible for thousands of students.
Inspiring the Scientists of Tomorrow:
As Amgen Scholars, students will have the opportunity to:
• Take part in important institution research projects, gain hands-on lab experience and contribute to the advancement of science;
• Interact with and receive guidance from faculty mentors, including some of Japan’s top academic scientists; and
• Participate in engaging scientific seminars, workshops and other networking events.
The Amgen Scholars Japan Symposium:
A signature component of the summer program is a symposium wherestudents hear firsthand from leading scientists working in industry and academia. The Japan symposium is held at one of the two host institutions, and provides students with a valuable opportunity to discuss their research and network with other Amgen Scholars from across Japan.
Financial Support:
Financial
support is a critical component of the Amgen Scholars Program. Please notethat details vary by host institution. See each institution’s summer research program
website for more information.
Academic Research Areas:
• BIOCHEMISTRY
• BIOENGINEERING
• BIOINFORMATICS
• BIOPSYCHOLOGY
• BIOTECHNOLOGY
• CHEMICAL AND BIOMOLECULAR ENGINEERING
• CHEMISTRY
• IMMUNOLOGY
• MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY
• MICROBIOLOGY
• MOLECULAR, CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
• MOLECULAR GENETICS
• MOLECULAR MEDICINE
• MOLECULAR PHARMACOLOGY
• NEUROBIOLOGY
• NEUROSCIENCE
• PATHOLOGY
• PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
• STATISTICS
• TOXICOLOGY
Eligibility:
Amgen Scholars Japan Program applicants must be undergraduate students who are:
• Enrolled in colleges or universities worldwide that award a bachelor’s degree (or its
equivalent); and
• At minimum, have completed their first year of undergraduate study at the time the
summer program begins, and
• Are not graduating before the summer program begins, and after the summer
program ends will resume undergraduate studies for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter
Japan Program applicants must also have:
• A strong record of academic performance; and
• A good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by a minimum TOEFL (iBT)
score of 72, IELTS overall band score of 5.5, Cambridge English FCE, TOEIC score of
1095, TOEIC L&R score of 785, or TOEIC S&W score of 310, if not a native English
speaker or English is not your first language, and
• An interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
How to Apply:
Each host institution has its own application process. You can apply to participate at as many host institutions as you are interested in as long as you meet the eligibility criteria. The application at each host institution requires, at a minimum, the submission of an official transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a personal statement or essay.
To apply, click on the host institution in which you are interested. After reading about the Program at that particular host institution, follow the link to that institution’s Amgen Scholars Program website. You’ll find the Amgen Scholars application there.
Each of the two Japanese host institutions has its own application process, but the
application deadline for both institutions is in early February.
Japan Program Dates:
- Kyoto University – Program Dates (June 12 – August 6, 2018)
- The University of Tokyo – Program Dates (June 12 – August 6, 2018)
For questions related to the Japan Program, please contact the two participating host institutions:
Kyoto University • +81-75-753-2489 • [email protected]
The University of Tokyo • +81-3-5841-0297 • [email protected]
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