Sokendai KEK Summer Student Program 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)

Organiser	SOKENDAI, the Graduate University for Advanced Studies
Host Country	Japan
Location	KEK Tsukuba and Tokai Campuses
Dates	June to July 2026
Deadline	27th February 2026
Funding	Fully Funded
Application Fee	No
Eligibility	Undergraduate and Master’s students, International and Japanese

The Sokendai KEK Summer Student Program 2026 in Japan offers a fully funded research internship for undergraduate and master’s students worldwide, including international and Japanese applicants. Spanning eight weeks from June to August 2026, this program enables participants to work under expert faculty guidance at KEK’s Tsukuba and Tokai campuses. Financial support covers travel, accommodation, and daily expenses, providing a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge physics and related sciences. Interested students are encouraged to apply before the 27th of February 2026.

Details About Sokendai KEK Summer Student Program 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)

• Host Country: Japan
• Location: KEK Tsukuba and Tokai Campuses
• Duration: 8 Weeks
• Dates: June to July 2026
• Funding: Fully Funded by SOKENDAI, the Graduate University for Advanced Studies
• Deadline: 27th February 2026
• Eligibility: Undergraduate and Master’s students, international and Japanese

About Sokendai KEK Summer Student Program 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)

The Sokendai KEK Summer Student Program is a prestigious research internship hosted by KEK, a leading Japanese laboratory specializing in particle physics and accelerator science. The program is financially supported by SOKENDAI, the Graduate University for Advanced Studies. It provides an immersive research experience where students work closely with KEK faculty members on various scientific projects. The program is designed to foster academic growth and international exchange among young researchers.

Degree Programs and Duration

• Open to Undergraduate students
• Open to Master’s Degree students
• Program length: 8 weeks

Financial Benefits

• Round-trip airfare between participant’s home country and Japan
• Accommodation fees for the entire program duration
• Daily living allowance of 1,500 yen per day
• Domestic travel expenses between Narita or Haneda airports and KEK campuses

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be undergraduate or master’s degree students at the time of application
• Open to both international and Japanese students
• No IELTS or other English proficiency test required
• No application fees are charged

Research Fields

Participants will conduct research in one of the following areas, either at the Tsukuba campus or at J-PARC in Tokai:

• Elementary Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Material and Life Science
• Accelerator Science
• Advanced Detection Systems (Sensors, Electronics, Computing)
• Theory, including computational methods in quantum field theory such as Lattice QCD

Required Documents from Students

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Official academic transcript
• Completed application form
• Letter of recommendation

How to Apply for the Sokendai KEK Summer Student Program 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)?

Applications must be submitted online through the official KEK website. Ensure all required documents are prepared before starting your application. The deadline for submission is 27th February 2026. Visit the official page to apply and find detailed instructions.

Take advantage of this opportunity to engage in high-level scientific research in Japan with full financial support. Carefully prepare your application and submit it before the deadline to be considered.