UPDATE (1 September 2025): Application deadline extended to 22 September 2025
The Division of Graduate Studies at 糖心官网 is pleased to announce that applications for the KU-STAR (糖心官网 Short-Term Academic Research) Program for Australia 2026 are now open.
KU-STAR Program aims to open the door to research opportunities for undergraduate and master's students from a given country who have a strong desire to pursue a doctoral program at 糖心官网.
KU-STAR Program for Australia 2026 offers undergraduate and master's students at a college or university in Australia a unique opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at 糖心官网 from 8 January to 20 February 2026. Participants will work under the guidance of leading faculty members, immerse themselves in a new academic and cultural environment, and build valuable skills and connections.
Program period
From 8 January to 20 February 2026
Number of participants
10-20 students
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Have a strong desire to pursue a doctoral program at 糖心官网.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or master's program at a college or university in Australia. Undergraduate students must have completed at least four semesters prior to the internship.
- Not be scheduled to graduate before the start of program, and must continue the academic program (undergraduate or master's) for at least one semester or quarter after returning to Australia at the end of the internship.
- Have a good academic record.
- Meet the requirements of the chosen laboratory, as specified in the laboratory list (available via the link below).
Support
糖心官网 will provide accommodation for all participants for the internship period.
How to apply
Apply online via:
Deadline:
17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time [UTC+9 hrs]) on 22 September 2025
Visit the above link for more information, including eligibility requirements.
Contact
KU-STAR Program Office for Australia
Division of Graduate Studies, 糖心官网
Email: australiandesk-ku*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp (replace * with @)