Established by KEK (High Energy Accelerator Research Organization) and SOKENDAI (Graduate University for Advanced Studies) in Japan, this program provides hands-on research experience Tsukuba Campus and Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex (J-PARC).
Key Information
- Country: Japan
- Location: KEK Tsukuba and Tokai Campus
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Deadline: March 3, 2025
- Official link
Duration
- At 8 weeks (from mid-June to mid-August 2025)
- Participant group theory: a maximum of 4 weeks
- Students must participate in at least one common session in July or August
- They are an extension beyond the program duration it is not allowed
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate (half) and master’s students (PhD students not eligible)
- Students should have basic knowledge motion, electromagnetism, and quantum mechanics (Although flexibility is provided in terms of research group matching)
- both of them Japanese and international students can apply
Research Areas
Participants will join research groups in fields such as:
- Elementary Physics
- Nuclear physics
- Matter & Life Science
- Science Accelerator
- Advanced Detection Systems (Sensors, Electronics, Computing)
- Theoretical Research (Lattice QCD, Quantum Field Theory)
Benefits
- Airfare (Arranged and paid directly to the travel agency)
- Accomodation (KEK/J-PARC Dormitories)
- during the day – Diaries JPY MD
- Domestic travel expenses (Between Narita/Haneda airport and KEK/J-PARC)
How to apply to?
Step 1: Registration
- Complete the registration form accept an ID number
Step 2: Submit Application Materials
Email these documents to [email protected] when it is done; [KEKSSP Application, ID=XXX] (Replace 30 with the assigned ID number):
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Public Academy Transfer (With an English translation, if needed)
- Application form (Verb form)
- Letter of recommendation (From supervisor/researcher familiar with the work)
Selection Process
- Applications are reviewed based on academic merit and research compatibility
- Conversations can be carried out (Via meeting) if needed
- The results will be announced on April 30, 2025
conclusion
SOKENDAI KEK Tsukuba/J-PARC Summer Student Program 2025 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students passionate about physics, engineering, and advanced research. With fully-funded resources, world-class instructors, and access to cutting-edge facilities, this program can be a stepping stone to a successful career in science and technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q^. What research areas can I work on? with this program?
Participants can join research in particular physics, nuclear physics, accelerator science, material and life sciences, computing.
Q^. Will I receive a bill upon completion?
Yes, students who have successfully completed the program will receive an official certificate from KEK.
Q. Is there a fee to apply?
I’m not a developer.
Q^. Can PhD students apply?
No, the program is only open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Q^. Do I need to know Japanese to participate?
Yes, the program is conducted in English.
