OpenFieldKyoto Traditional Craft & Modern Materials Science Summer Internship
Eight-week summer research placement investigating the chemical structure of Nishijin-ori silk dyes, metallic leaf gilding, and modern nano-coating preservation of cultural heritage.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree in chemistry, materials science, or design with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- English or Japanese working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume, transcript of records, and letter of motivation
- Recommendation letters
- One departmental professor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- ¥120,000 monthly living stipend plus dormitory housing in Sakyo Ward for 8 weeks
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free student research placement
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Kyoto Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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