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SMRC International Internship Program

The “SMRC International Internship Program in Marine Biology” (part of the Tsukuba Short-term Study Program, TSSP) is aimed at hosting international students for a short term research internship at the Shimoda Marine Research Center (SMRC) in the field of marine biology.

International students have the opportunity to undertake research under the supervision of educational staff at the Shimoda Marine Research Center. The list of staff and overview of their research is available here

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Available Internships

Two internship positions are available each call. There are two calls each year.

Things to note

•   Students are waived of bench and research fees.
•   Food and accommodation at the Shimoda Marine Research Center are subsidised.
•   No other fees are required but this program does not include a scholarship.

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Procedure

To apply, the following documents must be submitted to Dr Sylvain Agostini .

•   Curriculum Vitae
•   Internship proposal and motivation letter, including :
  
  •   The intended period of internship
  •   The area of research
  •   Potential mentor
  •   Motivation for applying to the internship
•   Application form (downloadable from here)
•   Reference from current supervisor

Requirements

•   Undergraduate or Graduate student
•   All students are responsible for obtaining overseas travel insurance for a duration of stay in Japan
•   Depending on the contents of the research: diving license and adequate insurance (DAN insurance)

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Selection process

A shortlist will be made, with the selected candidates will be contacted for an online interview with the potential mentor.

The final selection will be announced in late December (Call 1) and late July (Call 2).

Please send any additional queries to Dr Sylvain Agostini .