Call for Applications – UOsaka 2026 International Summer Program (ISP)
The Graduate School of Science (GSS), The University of Osaka (UOsaka), invites Undergraduate and Master’s students in Natural Sciences to apply for the 2026 International Summer Program (ISP). This is an intensive six-week, hands-on research internship designed for students eager to gain real research experience in a leading Japanese university.
Program Highlights
- Host Institution
Graduate School of Science (GSS), The University of Osaka - Program Type
Hands-on Research Internship - Research Fields
Physics, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Macromolecular Science, Earth and Space Sciences, and related fields - Experience
Students will conduct thematic research, experiments, and group discussions under the supervision of host professors. - Scholarships
Scholarships are available for selected students. Please check the program website for details.
Eligibility and Key Dates
(All dates in Japan Standard Time, JST)
- Eligibility
Undergraduate and Master’s students enrolled in universities outside Japan during the program period, majoring in Natural Sciences. - Program Period
July 16 – August 27, 2026 (approximately six weeks) - Application Opens
December 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM - Application Closes
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
All online materials must be submitted by the deadline. - Selection Results Notification
Late March – Late April 2026
Application and Further Information
Interested students should prepare their documents in advance and complete the online application by the deadline.
- Official Website
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/international-summer-program-isp/ - Online Application Form
https://reg.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/lm/index.php/556547?lang=en - Overview and FAQ
https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2026-ISP_Overview-FAQ.pdf - Contact Email
ri-summerprogram@sci.osaka-u.ac.jp
