Application for METI Government of Japan Internship is now open.

Eligible applicants are those who have the nationality of OECD countries which is on DAC list (Excluding China). Information sessions will be held online. Please note that even non-participants in information sessions can apply for internships. Recruitment information sessions for host companies will be held online.

Internship period

Summer :
1st August 2022～9th September 2022
22nd August, 2022～30th September2022

Winter :
31st October 2022～9th December 2022
7th November 2022～16th December 2022

Place where interns do internship

The place of internship: Internship company in general
Designated facilities such as overseas’ University due to the internship program types.

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Main responsibility of Internship

• Developing an internship plan (intern’s role, goals, etc.) in cooperation with a responsible person of the host company.
• Participating in pre-training, Kickoff training, follow-up training, and wrap-up presentation.
• Engaging in internship during the designated period.
• Being able to follow the instruction by JIP office and the host company.
• Keeping regular contact with the host company during the internship period.
• Keeping appropriate behavior required as a recipient of public funds from Japanese government.

Benefits

For all course:

• 1. Insurance coverage during the activity period
• 2. Interns can borrow communication device such as laptop, LAN, and mobile phone etc.
  Note : If you are the type of visiting Japan, we cover your expense for visiting Japan.

Application Requirements

Some requirements for the Internship are mentioned below:

• Understanding the purpose of this program and having the will to contribute to the host company’s activities with his/her skill and knowledge
• Living in either country on the OECD/DAC List except People’s Republic of China and
  Having the nationality of either country on the OECD/DAC List except People’s Republic of China
• Being able to work as an intern for 4 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday in the place agreed, in the case of the Course-A, a designated workspace.
• Having language proficiency in Japanese (JLPT N3 or higher) and/or in English (Business level).
• Submitting the following document(s):
  →For Students of University or Graduate School: a letter of recommendation by his/her academic advisor
  →For Graduates: a graduation certificate of university or graduate school
• Submitting a certificate of useful qualifications for internship (if applicable)
• Being able to attend the Pre- and post-orientation
• Being able to follow the instruction by JIP office and the host company.

Note: The applicant cannot apply if he/she has already participated in this program from FY2016 to FY2021.

Application Period

Summer internship: the middle of May, 2022～the late of June
Winter internship: the middle of August, 2022～the late of September

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