Program Overview

AOTULE Summer Program 2026

The AOTULE Summer Program 2026 is a three-month research-oriented program for engineering students at the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.

Program Details

• Program Name: AOTULE Summer Program 2026
• Duration: 1 June 2026 31 August 2026 (3 months)
• Location: Tokyo/Yokohama, Japan
• Host Institution: Institute of Science Tokyo

Eligibility Criteria

The program is open to the following students:

1. Postgraduate students: Master's, MS, and PhD students (all years)
2. Final-year undergraduate students: B.Tech and Dual Degree students who will be in their final year during the program period
3. Students from Engineering disciplines across all departments
4. Must maintain student status at IIT Madras during the entire program period (1 June - 31 August 2026)
5. Important: Students who will graduate before August 2026 or during the program period are NOT eligible.

Program Features

• Individual research project under Science Tokyo faculty supervision
• Coursework on advanced engineering topics
• Basic Japanese language classes
• Participation in 17th Multidisciplinary International Student Workshop (MISW2026)
• Japanese culture immersion activities and technical institute visits
• Networking with international researchers from AOTULE member universities

Financial Support

• Daily allowance: Approximately JPY 2,000 per day
• Tuition fees: Completely waived by Science Tokyo
• Accommodation: Designated dormitory provided (students pay a portion of accommodation fees)
• Note: Students must arrange their own round-trip airfare to/from Japan at their own expense

Important Program Requirements

• Mandatory check-in at designated dormitory on Sunday, 1 June 2026 (daytime)
• Mandatory check-out on Sunday, 31 August 2026
• Students cannot leave Japan during the program period except for emergencies (health/family issues)
• Students planning to attend international conferences outside Japan during the program period are NOT eligible
• Must obtain Student Visa (mandatory for all participants, including those from visa-waiver countries)
• Must enroll in Science Tokyo On-campus Accident/Liability Insurance upon arrival
• Must join National Health Insurance System in Japan

Selection Process

IIT Madras will conduct an internal selection process to nominate students. Selected nominees will be forwarded to Science Tokyo for final selection.

Timeline

• Nomination Deadline: 10 November 2025, 11:59 PM IST
• Selection Notification: End of January 2026

Documents Required

1. Faculty Advisor Approval
2. Official Transcript (with grading system guidelines)
3. Passport Copy (pages showing name, nationality, and photo)
4. Updated CV/Resume
5. Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words)

How to Apply

1. Review all program requirements and ensure you meet the eligibility criteria
2. Prepare all required documents
3. Fill out the online nomination form
4. Obtain faculty advisor approval
5. Submit before the deadline: 10 November 2025, 11:59 PM IST

Additional Information

For detailed program information, please note the following:

• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive research experience in a foreign setting.
• Students will have the opportunity to engage with international researchers and participate in cultural immersion activities.
• The program is highly competitive, and only a limited number of students will be selected.