UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in Japan 2025

About the program

The UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 is a fully funded opportunity for international students who aspire to build careers in biology and related sciences. Japan, a global leader in technology and education, is an ideal destination for students aiming to study at some of the world’s top institutions. By offering this fully funded internship in 2025, Japan is drawing in talented and passionate students from around the globe.

Eligibility Criteria of the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025

To apply for the UTokyo internship, candidates must be undergraduate students from universities or colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees, mainly from the Asia region.
Applicants must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies by the time the program starts.
They should not be graduating before the program begins and must have at least one semester or quarter of study left after the program ends.
Candidates need a strong academic record and an interest in pursuing a research degree, like a Ph.D., in the future.
English language skills are required. Non-native English speakers or those whose first language is not English need to provide test scores, with minimum scores as follows:
- TOEFL iBT: 72
- IELTS: 5.5 overall band
- Cambridge English FCE
- TOEIC: 1095 total (785 for L&R and 310 for S&W)

How to Apply for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025

Register on the TAO portal with your full legal name to begin the process.
Find the UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program in the portal and start your application.
Upload Required Documents
Request two through TAO, with one from a faculty member.
Ensure all sections are completed; edits cannot be made after submission.
Applications are reviewed from February to mid-March, with notifications sent via TAO and email.

Follow its instructions to finish all the required application procedures.
Applicants must apply the system as requested within the application period.

Documents Required for UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program

Passport-Style Photo
Personal Identification
Academic Transcript
Proof of English Proficiency
Latest CV
Letters of Recommendation

Benefit

For selected individual:

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2025 in Japan

Free accommodation
Students will receive a stipend of 270,000 JPY
Economy-class airfare to Tokyo, or round-trip train tickets for domestic students, will be covered for program participants.
Students will explore and visit graduate programs and organizations focused on biomedical research
Informational sessions about applying to graduate programs at the University of Tokyo
Access to the Library and Health Care Center of the University of Tokyo
Japanese cultural events
Short trips
Seminars and sessions for students