F-REI Summer Internship 2026 Application Guidelines

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Explore. Experience. Advance Your Research Career.

Step into real-world research at the forefront of environmental science in Fukushima.

“F-REI Summer Internship” is an intensive, hands-on program for undergraduate and graduate students across Japan. Participants will work alongside active researchers, engage in fieldwork and laboratory activities, and gain practical insight into interdisciplinary science.

Whether you're considering a future in research or simply want to experience it firsthand, this program is designed to help you take the next step.

Program Overview

Program Period: Approximately 1 week in August 2026 (the exact dates vary by research unit — see below)
Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed internally based on submitted materials

Application Details

Eligibility	Undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate students (Master’s / Doctorate) currently enrolled in a university in Japan Those with a strong interest in one of the available research units (see below) Those who can commit to full participation in the assigned program schedule
Number of participants	3–6 per research unit (the exact number varies by research unit — see below)
Period of internship	Approximately 1 week in August 2026 (the exact dates vary by research unit — see below)
Location	F-REI's research facilities located within multiple universities and research institutes in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Expenses	Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by F-REI in accordance with F-REI's regulations
Application process	Please read the detailed program offered by each research unit below. After choosing your preferred unit, please fill out the application form using the link below (the same form applies to both units). Application Form *The form includes necessary information and a statement of purpose.
Application period	April 20, 2026 – June 5, 2026
Notification of results	All applicants will be notified by mid-June (around June 12), 2026.
Insurance	Participants are required to obtain personal accident insurance and liability insurance (e.g., Student Education and Research Accident Insurance) prior to participation

Available Research Units

Name of research unit	Soil and Plant Multi-Dynamics Research Unit (Agriculture, forestry and fisheries)
Primary Research Supervisors	Dr. Marcel Pascal Beier Dr. Nobchulee Nuanaon
Overall Research Supervisor	Dr. NIHEI Naoto (Unit Leader)
Description	Agricultural productivity and sustainability are shaped not only by crops but also by interactions with soil environments and microorganisms. In this unit, participants will explore these relationships through hands-on experience with microdevice technologies used in plant research. From fabricating devices using 3D printers to observing plant growth with microdevices, students will gain exposure to innovative research approaches at the intersection of life sciences, agriculture, and engineering.
Detailed Program and Application Guideline	【EN】Application guideline_Soil and Plant Multi-Dynamics Research Unit (598.2KB)

Name of research unit	Regional Environmental Co-Creation Unit (Collection and dissemination of data and knowledge on nuclear disasters)
Primary Research Supervisors	Dr. ISHII Yumiko Dr. SASAKI Yoshito
Overall Research Supervisor	Dr. HAYASHI Seiji (Unit Leader)
Description	Our research focuses on understanding how radioactive materials released into the environment move through ecosystems and interact with plants, wildlife, and human activities. Insights to this transfer of radioactive materials will serve as a critical scientific basis for environmental recovery and revitalization efforts in Fukushima. In this course, participants will carry out field sampling of plants and other biological specimens across Fukushima and conduct analytical experiments on the samples. Through this hands-on experience, participants will explore how radiation behaves in the environment and how it connects with ecosystem processes. From fieldwork to laboratory analysis, the program offers a practical introduction to the core approaches used in environmental science research.
Detailed Program and Application Guideline	【EN】Application guideline_Regional Environmental Co-Creation Unit (593.9KB)

Contact

Fukushima Institute for Research, Education and Innovation (F-REI)
Human Capital Development Division
TEL：0240-41-9986
E-mail：f-rei_jiniku@f-rei.go.jp