Kyoto University is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program.
Supported by the Amgen Foundation in the United States, the Amgen Scholars Program aims to foster the next generation of innovators in biotechnology and to advance undergraduate science education, especially for aspiring researchers.
At Kyoto University, one of the host institutions in Japan, participants will gain hands-on research experience in their assigned laboratories, taking their first steps toward a career in science. The program also features a joint symposium with the University of Tokyo, the National University of Singapore, Tsinghua University, and the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad as a valuable opportunity to build international networks.
In addition, this program offers a unique chance to live and study in Kyoto, a city rich in culture and tradition.
Kyoto University looks forward to receiving your application.
Program period
5 June – 6 August 2026
General eligibility
Undergraduate students (1st to 3rd year at the time of application) enrolled in science-related programs at colleges and universities in Asia
Number of participants
Approximately 10
Financial support
Scholarship (180,000 yen), travel costs, and accommodation
Program and application details (in English)
Kyoto University Amgen Scholars Program | KYOTO UNIVERSITY
Application deadline
15:00 on Sunday 1 February 2026 (UTC +9 hours)
Contact
Global Education Promotion Office, Division of Graduate Studies
Email: amgenscholars*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace * with @)
