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NIG Internship Overview
If you’re seeking an internship opportunity in Japan, the NIG Internship at the National Institute of Genetics (NIG) is an excellent option. Applications for the 2025 internship are now open. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the internship, its benefits, and the application process.
Internship Details
- Institution: National Institute of Genetics
- Location: Japan
- Internship Duration: 1.5 months (June 13 – July 24, 2025)
- Focus Areas: Life sciences
- Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Internship Benefits
Interns can expect the following benefits during their time at NIG:
- Coverage of round-trip airfare between the intern’s residence (school location) and Japan.
- Round-trip transportation costs between the airport in Japan and NIG.
- Accommodation at the institute’s guesthouse, along with travel insurance for the duration of the program.
- Note: Living expenses and other miscellaneous costs are not covered by NIG and must be borne by the interns.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the NIG Internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Languages Required: English
- Eligible Countries: Open to students from all countries.
- Academic Standing: Applicants should be in their pre-final year, specifically:
- 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s program
- 2nd year of a 3-year bachelor’s program
- 4th year of a 5-year program
- 1st year of a 2-year master’s program
- 5th year of a 6-year program
- PhD Aspirants: Students interested in pursuing a PhD at NIG are encouraged to apply.
- Note: Applications from non-prefinal year students and current PhD students will not be accepted due to a highly competitive selection process.
Application Process
To apply for the NIG Internship, follow these steps:
- Identify Your Interests: Determine your field of interest and preferred host laboratory.
- Submit an Online Application: Complete the application through the designated platform.
- Upload Required Documents:
- Letter of Motivation/Self-Advertisement: Maximum 500 words in English.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): In English, detailing education from high school onward. Indicate your current academic year.
- Scanned Academic Transcript: Latest undergraduate or postgraduate transcript. If not in English, include a translation. Combine documents into a single file for upload.
- Two Recommendation Letters: Must be submitted by your recommenders via the online application system.
Internship Requirements
Interns must adhere to the following commitments:
- Comply with NIG regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of unpublished information obtained during the internship.
- Fully engage in the NIGINTERN program, completing all assignments, tasks, and projects.
- Participate on a full-time basis (five days a week) throughout the internship.
- Deliver an oral presentation on the scheduled day to showcase research findings.
- Submit an essay and questionnaire at the conclusion of the internship.
- Provide all boarding pass stubs for flights arranged by NIG to and from Japan.
Failure to meet these obligations may result in a reduction of financial support or termination of the internship.
Additional Information
To learn more about the NIG Internship and to apply, please visit the official website:
