Fully Funded IIJ Summer Research Internship 2025 in Japan

Looking for an exciting fully funded research internship in Japan?

Applications are now open for the IIJ Summer Research Internship 2025 in Tokyo, Japan! This incredible opportunity allows international students to work alongside top researchers at the IIJ Research Laboratory, contributing to cutting-edge projects in internet technology, cybersecurity, data analysis, and more.

📌 Duration: 2 months
📌 Internship Dates: Choose between July 1 – August 31, 2025 or August 1 – September 30, 2025
📌 No application fee & all expenses covered
📌 Visa: Participants will apply for a 3-month Designated Activities visa for Japan

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Program Details

Host Country: Japan
Location: IIJ Head Office, Tokyo
Internship Duration: 2 months
Funding: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

About the IIJ Summer Research Internship

IIJ is a leading research institute focused on advanced internet technologies. This internship seeks talented students who can contribute to ongoing research projects by analyzing problems, proposing solutions, developing tools, and conducting simulations.

Financial Benefits 💰

✅ Monthly Stipend: 250,000 JPY
✅ Commuting Allowance
✅ Round-trip Flight Ticket
✅ Accommodation in a Furnished Apartment
✅ Insurance Coverage

Internship Research Areas

🔹 Traffic Measurement & Data Analysis
🔹 Library Operating Systems
🔹 Security & Fault-Tolerance
🔹 Internet Health Reports
🔹 External Data Compression
🔹 Semi-Automated Optimization Frameworks

Eligibility Criteria

✔ Open to all nationalities
✔ Must be enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or Ph.D.)
✔ Student status must be valid during the internship
✔ No IELTS required