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Apply to International Internship Program in Informatics at NII in Tokyo

Published Apr 11, 2023

As a PhD-candidate or master's student at KTH, you have the opportunity to be a visiting researcher and get supervision at the leading institute for informatics in Japan with funding to cover the living costs

The National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo has identified KTH as a prioritised partner. Master students and PhD-students at KTH are eligible to visit NII and get supervision. Master students can use this opportunity for the master's degree project. The research visit should start before April 2024. The financial support amounts to approximately SEK 450 per day.

You need to find a supervising professor at NII and write a Letter of Motivation. Send your letter to KTH Professor Atsuto Maki, atsuto@kth.se , coordinating this program at KTH. Do that before the internal deadline on May 10th. Then a nomination will be made for up to three applicants. Vice President Stefan Östlund is responsible for the nomination.

NII offers an exceptionally strong research environment. It is the only national institute in Japan in informatics, with some 75 permanent professors and many visiting professors.

The institute is located in central Tokyo.

Learn more about this opportunity on the NII website (nii.ac.jp)

Contact

Torkel Werge
Torkel Werge officer
Atsuto Maki
Atsuto Maki Programme coordinator at KTH