SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program 2026

Deadline: Feb 27, 2026

undergraduate | masters

fully funded

Japan

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

📖 About the Program

The SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program 2026 offers students the opportunity to participate in a research program under the guidance of experienced faculty members at KEK campuses.

KEK is one of the leading research laboratories in Japan, with campuses located in Tsukuba and Tokai. The institution conducts advanced research in:

Elementary particles
Nuclear physics
Materials science
Life sciences
Accelerator science

During this international summer program, students will join various research groups either at the Tsukuba campus or at J-PARC.

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program will enjoy the following benefits:

Fully funded program covering airfare costs for international students (flights to and from their home country to Japan).
Free accommodation for all selected participants.
Daily allowance of 1,500 yen to support living expenses in Japan.
Coverage of domestic travel costs, including transportation between Narita or Haneda Airport and the KEK campuses.
Opportunity to experience Japanese culture, join a summer research program, and conduct research in Japan.

Note: The program does not cover visa and insurance costs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

Open to both international and Japanese students.
Applicants must be undergraduate or master’s degree students.
Students should have relevant academic field knowledge.
IELTS is not required for this summer research program.
No application fee is required to apply.

📝 Application Process

Applicants need to prepare and submit the following documents:

Application form
CV
Official transcript of academic record
Recommendation letter

📅 Application Deadline

The deadline to apply for the SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program is 27 February, 2026.

🌐 Application Portal

For more details about the program, visit the SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program official page.

To apply, visit the application portal.

This program is an excellent opportunity for students to advance their research skills, experience Japanese culture, and collaborate with leading researchers in their field. Don't miss the chance to be part of this prestigious program!

Benefits

Fully funded Japanese Summer program covers airfare costs for international students, including flights to and from their home country to Japan.
Free accommodation for all selected participants.
Daily allowance of 1,500 yen to support living expenses in Japan.
Covers domestic travel costs, including transportation between Narita or Haneda Airport and the KEK campuses.
Participants gain an excellent opportunity to experience Japanese culture, join a summer research program, and conduct research in Japan.
Note: The program does not cover visa and insurance costs.

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