Vulcanus in Japan - A training programme for students in engineering and other scientific fields 04/11/2025

The programme VULCANUS IN JAPAN offers industrial placements in companies in Japan to citizens of an EU Member-State or of a country associated with the Single Market Programme, SME pillar, who study engineering, high-tech or other scientific fields, enrolled - when applying- in between the 4th official year of studies and the last year of PhD. The program lasts 8 months, starting in August 2026 and ending in March 2027.

Applications are running between 3 November 2025 and 20 January 2026.

The students follow:

• a seminar on Japan,
• a two-month intensive Japanese language course,
• and then a six-month traineeship in a company based in Japan.

The EU-Japan Centre covers costs directly related to the internship: cost for providing lectures on Japan and Japanese language course (compulsory activities).

The Host Company provides accommodation throughout the entire stay in Japan.

A maximum of € 9,200 will be given in total per student for the period spanning from August to March. € 8,200 will be given for participation in the traineeship and its compulsory activities. An additional € 1,000 will be provided to each student who participates in an optional ‘Eyes on Japan’ assignment carried out as group work. The grant amount includes insurance coverage for the duration of stay in Japan. In case the EU-Japan Centre arranges insurance, the corresponding cost will be deducted from the total grant amount.

• How to apply (& compulsory docs)
• Application form (word document)
• Application form (online form) 
• Frequently asked questions 

Further information available here: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan