IRES Biology Research program in Japan Summer 2026 at Montclair State University

Overview

This grant funded program allows students to engage in scientific collaborations at top biology institues in Japan. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF Project #2505377), this summer program will provide students with invaluable research and intercultural experiences while working with an international team of biologists to perform advanced neurobiology research on how visual information is processed to drive behavioral responses. The program consists of full-time research in a Japanese laboratory, mentored by a faculty member from a top Japanese institute. This competitive fellowship is open to Montclair State University and non-Montclair State University advanced undergraduate and graduate students interested in neurobiology. Important Dates Pre-departure preparation: Program will begin in January with bi-weekly online pre-program language and culture seminars. On-site dates: Saturday, May 9, 2026 to Saturday, July 11, 2026. (Leave US Saturday, May 9 with arrival on Sunday, May 10 and return Saturday, July 11) One-week on-site orientation at the National Institute of Basic Biology, Okazaki, Japan from Monday, May 11--Friday, May 15 Eight-week research experience at one of the three institutes from Monday, May 18--Friday, July 10 *Participants must commit to all elements of the program.

Research topics

IRES, Japan, Montclair State University

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in good standing in a degree program at a U.S. Institution of higher education with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and minimum GPA of 3.0 in science courses. Graduate students (Masters or PhD) and upper-level undergraduate students in sciences. Bachelor’s level applicants must have completed their sophomore year by the start of the program and students planning to graduate in Spring 2026 must be accepted to a graduate school program in science for Fall 2026 by time of program. Applicants are expected to have taken a molecular and cellular biology course or equivalent by time of application and have basic knowledge of molecular laboratory techniques. Applicants must have worked previously on a laboratory research project outside of class. Letters of support should address applicant's experience in or potential for laboratory research.

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