Research Exchange Program
(Laboratory Internship Program)
- Participants can pursue their research topics in a Japanese-style laboratory and a culturally diverse, vibrant academic/research environment.
For undergraduate-level students, the program allows them to gain hands-on experience and practice research skills at an early stage of higher education. For graduate-level students, the program can be used as a part of the thesis work. -
OBJECTIVES
Deepen your knowledge of the field that you have already learned
Gain new perspectives in the field of Engineering at the SIT facility
Explore different cultures and perspectives in mutural environment
FEATURES
Join the laboratory and be supervised by an SIT professor
Over 250 laboratory choices in the science and engineering fields
Flexible program duration choice (min. 1 month - max. 1 year)
Requirements
The applicant must :
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- 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 his/her home university before graduating.
- Have a good command of English* (CEFR B2 equivalent or higher).
- Be physically and mentally healthy. (Health checkup and health certificate will be required after you accepted by SIT officially)
- Comply with the Japanese Export Control Legal Framework.
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* When the applicant is a third-year university student at the start of the program, he/she is eligible to apply for our program.
* CEFR B2 is equivalent to TOEIC 785-940, IELTS 5.5-6.5, TOEFL iBT 72-94, TOEFL ITP Level 1 & 2 543-626, Cambridge English FCE 160-179, Cambridge English CAE 160-179, and Cambridge English (CPE) 162-179 (These scores may change from time to time)
* Native English speakers and English-based degree students do not need to submit an English proficiency score.
Find the Laboratory
There are two ways to find the laboratory:
You may refer to the “Designated Research Project” first, in which the professor has limited conditions for accepting students.
If you don't have your own research topic and meet the requirements, there is a good chance that they will be accepted.
If you don’t find the "Designated Research Projects" that suits you, you may refer to the "SIT Laboratory list" to find the laboratory you are interested in.
How to Apply
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- Decide your desired entry period with your home university (When you want to start and how long you want to study at SIT)
- Applications outside of this schedule are not accepted, so please prepare in advance to meet this schedule.
- Please submit your application follow the "Application Period" below
- The start date should be on the Monday (We may adjust your desired start date)
- Please avoid starting your program during the following holiday seasons.
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| Application Period | Entry Period | Beginning of Program |
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| October 2, 2024 - October 31, 2024 | 1st Entry* | March, April 2025 |
| December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 | 2nd Entry* | May, June 2025 |
| February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025 | 3rd Entry* | July, August 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025 | 4th Enrty | September, October 2025 |
| June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 | 5th Entry | November, December 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025 | 6th Entry* | January, February 2026 |
-Before contacting us, please make sure to carefully review this page and the related pages. Most questions can likely be resolved by the information provided on this page and FAQ.
-When contacting us, please be sure to include the following information:
Your full name
Your university name
If you have already applied: your TAO ID
If you are currently enrolled or were previously enrolled: your student ID
-The number of inquiries increases just before and immediately after the application deadline, so we may not be able to respond promptly.
Please allow sufficient time and contact us early.
3-7-5 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8548, Japan (4F the Centennial Main Building, Toyosu Campus)
TEL: +81-(0)3-5859-7140 / FAX: +81-(0)3-5859-7141
E-mail: global-admission@ow.shibaura-it.ac.jp