UCEAP Summer Lab Research in Science at UTokyo
APPLICATION FORM

* Only numbers, basic symbols, and letters in the English alphabet are allowed.

1. Application information

Laboratory(ies) to which you are applying

Priority Department Name of faculty member
1st choice (required)
2nd choice
3rd choice

* Click here to see the list of laboratories

2. Personal information

Personal data as they appear on your passport

Sex

Date of Birth

Home university information

I am currently in the year at this university.

Corresponding address

Official documents from UTokyo, including visa application documents (if needed), may be sent to this address. Make sure that you can receive shipments at this address through March to June.

Emergency contact

Please provide contact information that will be valid through June to August, 2024.

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Special needs (disabilities etc.)

If you have any special needs or requirements, please let us know in the box below.

3. Personal statement

Address the following topics in 700 – 1000 words in total:

  • Your reasons for selecting the particular research project(s) in the UCEAP Summer Lab Research in Science program, and what you hope to gain from this experience
  • What makes you qualified for the particular research project(s), briefly highlighting your skills and experience when they are specifically required by the faculty member(s) of your choice, or when they appear to be helpful to conduct research in the laboratory(ies) that you have selected

* You may either upload your document as a PDF file (png, gif, and jpg formats are also accepted), or type it in the text box. If you are uploading a file, make sure to clearly state your name and the words “Personal Statement” at the beginning of your text. Maximum file size: 3 MB


4. Educational background and qualifications

Resume / CV

Include in-depth descriptions of any work experience, responsibilities or projects relevant to your field of study as well as to the research topics on which you wish to work during your UCEAP internship. Maximum 800 words.

* You may either upload your document as a PDF file (png, gif, and jpg formats are also accepted), or type it in the text box. If you are uploading a file, make sure to clearly state your name and the words “Resume / CV” at the beginning of your text. Maximum file size: 3 MB


Official academic transcript

Please upload your scanned official academic transcript(s) listing all courses taken and marks received in your undergraduate studies. If you have transferred from another college or university to UC, please combine all of the transcripts into one pdf file and then upload it.

* Only PDF, png, gif, and jpg files are accepted. Maximum file size: 3 MB

English language qualifications

Select one description that applies to you:

If you have taken one or more of the following English language tests, please provide your scores and information below. (You do not need to fill out this section if you have never taken any of these tests.)

Date (month/date/year) Score
TOEFL iBT



TOEFL PBT



IELTS



TOEIC


5. Recommender Information

When you click “Submit” and send in your application, a notification email will be automatically sent to your recommender, asking them to send us their recommendation letter through another online submission page. Make sure to contact your recommender before you submit your application to UTokyo and ask them to write a recommendation letter for you by the deadline of 19:00 February 8th, 2024 (PST). Also, make sure to check in with the recommender right after you have successfully submitted your application to confirm that they have received their automated email. Remind them that automated emails are frequently mistaken for spam by the email software.

Title of address

Check the box below if you agree to waive your right of access to the recommendation letter. We strongly urge you to first discuss the matter with your recommender if you do not agree to waive this right.

6. Verification