NIMS Internship Program 2025

The NIMS Internship Program 2025–26 is offered by the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan. This program provides talented undergraduate and graduate students with an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience under the guidance of leading scientists in advanced materials science. Selected candidates will receive a daily allowance of ¥2,560 per day(Approx ₹4283.12) and accommodation support during their stay in Japan.
 

The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student in science, engineering, or related fields
• Be currently enrolled at a recognized university outside Japan
• Have identified a host researcher at NIMS through the official directory (SAMURAI database)
  (Note: Please note that you must remain a student for the duration of the training period.)

The selected candidates shall receive:

• A daily allowance of ¥2,560(Approx ₹4283.12) per day
• Accommodation support (excluding utilities)
• Research training under world-class materials science experts
   

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and click on ‘NIMS SAMURAI Researchers Directory’ and identify a host researcher.
Step 4: Contact your chosen researcher directly via email with your application documents.
Step 5: If your host researcher approves, they will forward your application to the NIMS Academic Collaboration Office.

• Student Application Form for NIMS Internship Program (English)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Student Enrollment/Registration Certificate (Must be issued within the last 3 months)
• Academic Transcripts

(Note: A diploma or a Master’s degree certificate is not considered valid.)

Candidates will be selected based on:

• Academic performance and research potential
• Relevance of the applicant’s field of study to NIMS research areas
• Endorsement and acceptance by a NIMS host researcher
   

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025

Question: Who is offering the NIMS Internship Program 2025–26  opportunity?
Answer: The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, is offering this opportunity.

Question: How much is the NIMS Internship Program 2025–26 award worth?
Answer: The NIMS Internship provides a daily allowance of ¥2,560 (Approx ₹4283.12) per day and accommodation support for up to 90 days.

Question: Who is eligible for the NIMS Internship Program 2025–26?
 Answer: Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in science and engineering programs are eligible to apply.

Question: What is the maximum internship duration?
 Answer: The maximum internship duration is up to 90 consecutive days.

Question: What is the last date to apply for the NIMS Internship Program 2025–26?
 Answer: The last day to apply for this internship is 29 August 2025.

• If you are currently receiving financial support through a Japanese Government-funded scholarship, you are not eligible for the daily allowance from NIMS.
• It takes approximately one month to review applications. The host researcher will notify you of the review results.