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Vulcanus in Japan programme - Session 2025/2026
The programme Vulcanus in Japan offers industrial placements in companies in Japan to citizens of an EU Member-State or of a country associated with the Single Market Programme, SME pillar, who study engineering, high-tech or other scientific fields, enrolled - when applying- in between the 4th official year of studies and the penultimate year of PhD.
The programme lasts 8 months, from August 2025 to March 2026.
The students follow:
- a seminar on Japan,
- a two-month intensive Japanese language course,
- a six-month traineeship in a company based in Japan.
The EU-Japan Centre covers costs directly related to the internship: cost for providing lectures on Japan and Japanese language course (compulsory activities).
The Host Company provides accommodation throughout the entire stay in Japan.
A maximum of € 9,200 will be given in total per student for the period spanning from August to March. € 8,200 will be given for participation in the traineeship and its compulsory activities. An additional € 1,000 will be provided to each student who participates in an optional ‘Eyes on Japan’ assignment carried out as group work. The grant amount includes insurance coverage for the duration of stay in Japan. In case the EU-Japan Centre arranges insurance, the corresponding cost will be deducted from the total grant amount.
You will find more information for your attention in the documents listed below.
---> All documents required by the call for applications must be requested autonomously according to these procedures, indicated on the PoliTo website.
Info on the Vulcanus Programme
Info on the application process
How to apply (& compulsory docs)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ25-HOW_TO_APPLY-.doc
Application form (word document)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/vj25-AF-.doc
Application form (online form)
https://forms.gle/kAwbNgQSs9vmKjEG6
Frequently asked questions
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ25_FAQ-.doc
Description of the programme (Vulcanus webpage)
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan
Flyer with QR code
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ_QR_CODE-.pdf
Flyer in English
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ25_FLYER_EN_.pdf
Statistics (visual)
https://www.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/tryptic_part2_1.jpg
Video testimonials in English from former participants: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan
The programme lasts 8 months, from August 2025 to March 2026.
The students follow:
- a seminar on Japan,
- a two-month intensive Japanese language course,
- a six-month traineeship in a company based in Japan.
The EU-Japan Centre covers costs directly related to the internship: cost for providing lectures on Japan and Japanese language course (compulsory activities).
The Host Company provides accommodation throughout the entire stay in Japan.
A maximum of € 9,200 will be given in total per student for the period spanning from August to March. € 8,200 will be given for participation in the traineeship and its compulsory activities. An additional € 1,000 will be provided to each student who participates in an optional ‘Eyes on Japan’ assignment carried out as group work. The grant amount includes insurance coverage for the duration of stay in Japan. In case the EU-Japan Centre arranges insurance, the corresponding cost will be deducted from the total grant amount.
You will find more information for your attention in the documents listed below.
---> All documents required by the call for applications must be requested autonomously according to these procedures, indicated on the PoliTo website.
Info on the Vulcanus Programme
Info on the application process
How to apply (& compulsory docs)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ25-HOW_TO_APPLY-.doc
Application form (word document)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/vj25-AF-.doc
Application form (online form)
https://forms.gle/kAwbNgQSs9vmKjEG6
Frequently asked questions
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ25_FAQ-.doc
Description of the programme (Vulcanus webpage)
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan
Flyer with QR code
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ_QR_CODE-.pdf
Flyer in English
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VJ25_FLYER_EN_.pdf
Statistics (visual)
https://www.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/tryptic_part2_1.jpg
Video testimonials in English from former participants: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan