UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be enrolled as an undergraduate (or equivalent) at a university in an eligible Asian country or area
• return to home institution for at least one semester to continue undergraduate studies after completing the program
• have completed at least one year of undergraduate study by June 7, 2026.
• Be pursuing an undergraduate program may be in any discipline, but must include mathematics as a subject.
• be available to attend full-time from June 7 to August 6, 2026, with no other engagements during this period.
• have good working knowledge of English, demonstrated by either:
• All undergraduate courses taught in English, or
• Acceptable scores in one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL iBT: 72 or above
  • IELTS: 5.5 overall band score or above
  • Cambridge English FCE
  • TOEIC: 1095 or above
  • TOEIC L&R: 785 or above
  • TOEIC S&W: 310 or above

The selected candidates shall receive:

• A stipend of 280,000 JPY(₹1,62,169 approx.), which may be used freely for food, leisure, and local travel expenses, including short-distance transportation related to the program and travel between home, airports, and residence in Tokyo.
• Off-campus accommodation near the Hongo/Yayoi Campus.
• Economy-class airfare to Tokyo or round-trip train tickets for domestic students will be covered.
  (Note:- Travel plans and the most economical route will be coordinated between participants and the program office, though reimbursement is required if personal schedule changes alter initial travel arrangements.)
• Additional travel allowance for participants commuting to campuses other than Hongo and Yayoi.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcripts issued by the Institution
• Reference letters from 2 referees
• Passport size photograph
• Personal Identification card
• Proof of English proficiency

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to ‘Step 1. Create an account and get documents ready’ section of ‘Application Flow’ and click on the ‘Click here to create an applicant's account’ link. 
Step 4: Enter all the mentioned details and click on the 'Create an account' button to proceed with your application. 

Application Deadline: 01 February 2026 (3 PM JST)