About the programme
Participants work in a host laboratory for 47 days to experience world-class research. Applicants choose up to three host laboratories from a list and submit an online application with a cover letter answering two questions, a CV, transcript, recommendation letter, enrolment certificate, English proficiency proof, passport copy and a digital photo. Two fixed program periods are offered and the program is aimed at students planning graduate study at GSFS.
Duration: 47 days
Eligibility
- Undergraduate student at an overseas university
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, IELTS or TOEIC), exempt for nationals or students of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, US or universities where English is the official language
- Contact with a host laboratory is not required; choose up to three host laboratories from the list
- Sign in to check these against your background.
What they look for
- Planning to pursue graduate study at GSFS
Needs a third party. Recommendation letter from a professor, research supervisor or someone who can assess academic ability; may be sent directly by email.
What you will need
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript
- Recommendation letter
- Certificate of registration
- English proficiency certificate
- Passport copy or alternative ID
- Digital upper-body photo
How to apply
- Choose up to 3 host laboratories from the list
- Submit online application form
- Confirm email address via automatic reply
- Log in with issued ID and upload all required documents by the deadline
- Results notified between 5 and 8 February 2027; confirm participation within 5 days
Applications are submitted on Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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