In the summer of 2026, the Global Learning Center (GLC) at Tohoku University welcomed 26 students from leading partner universities\u2014including the University of California, the University of Washington, Pennsylvania State University, and Purdue University in the United States, as well as University College London in the United Kingdom\u2014for the six-week Tohoku University STEM Research Internship Program 2026 (T-SRIP).<\/p>\r\n
\r\nParticipants were assigned to laboratories according to their preferences and, under the guidance of their supervisors, engaged intensively in research activities gaining valuable practical experience.
\r\nIn addition to research activities, optional extracurricular activities to deepen their understanding of Japan were also offered. Those who wished to do so participated in Japanese language classes for beginners, various cultural experiences such as Japanese flower arrangement, and field trips related to the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011.
\r\nMoreover, an online pre-arrival Japanese course was separately held, providing not only language learning but also a valuable opportunity to interact with Tohoku University students before the program began.<\/p>\r\n
At the end of the program, the students summarized the results of their training and presented them in a poster session.<\/p>\r\n
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Through this program, the participants were able to gain a highly fulfilling and valuable experience by engaging in the online pre-arrival Japanese course, interacting with students, and participating in full-scale research activities at Tohoku University.<\/p>\r\n
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Period: <\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n June 29\u2013August 7, 2026<\/span><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Host Faculties and School:<\/span><\/b><\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\r\n Extracurricular Activities:<\/span><\/b><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\r\n
\r\n\u25cf Faculty of Science
\r\n\u25cf Faculty of Agriculture
\r\n\u25cf School of Engineering<\/p>\r\n
\r\n\u25cf April 28- May 28: Online Japanese language courses
\r\n\u25cf June 29: Opening ceremony, orientation sessions and campus tour
\r\n\u25cf July 3- July 31: Japanese language class for beginners (once a week)
\r\n\u25cf July 4: One-day field trip to Yamagata
\r\n\u25cf July 22: One-day field trip to the area of Ishinomaki affected by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake
\r\n\u25cf July 27: Japanese flower arrangement class<\/p>\r\n