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2nd call of 2026 "NII International Internship Program"

Research Master’s & PhD students at TU Wien can apply for a research internship at the National Institute of Informatics (NII) in Tokyo, Japan - a leading research institute in informatics and data science.

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NII Internship

The NII International Internship Program is an exchange activity with students from institutions with which NII has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement. This incentive program aims at giving interns the opportunity for professional and personal development by engaging in research activities under the guidance and supervision of NII researchers.

Program Highlights

  • Open to Master’s & PhD students currently enrolled at TU Wien in the field of informatics.
  • Engage in cutting-edge research under NII faculty supervision in topics spanning AI, data science, open science, crisis informatics, digital humanities and more (choose from the list of research topics).
  • Internships typically run for 60–165 days. For this call, students are encouraged to start the program after 15th of March, 2027.
  • Daily sojourn allowance (approx. 5,700 JPY/day) is provided by NII. 

Key Benefits

  • International research experience in a top Japanese institute.
  • Professional development and networking in cutting-edge informatics research. 

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled Master’s or PhD student at TU Wien (MSc/PhD) with active status throughout the internship.
  • Students who already hold a PhD degree are not eligible. 

Application Procedure (TU Wien Students)

To be considered for nomination by TU Wien, follow these steps before October 16, 2026 (5pm CET):

  1. Select up to three research topics from the list on the official NII page.
  2. Contact potential NII supervisors whose research aligns with your interests and obtain an informal letter of acceptance (email confirmation is sufficient).
  3. Fill out the NII International Internship Program Application Form.
  4. Submit your complete application to JASEC at jasec@tuwien.ac.at and CC Prof. Thomas Eiter (thomas.eiter@tuwien.ac.at), attaching your CV.
  5. Important: A nomination by JASEC/TU Wien is required - do not send your application directly to NII; internal checks happen first.

➤ Internal TU Wien deadline: October 16, 2026, 17:00 CET (strict).

For a successful nomination you must have contact with an NII host supervisor and include evidence (e.g. email) of their consent.

Selection & Notification

  • First reviewed by NII supervisors, then by NII Global Liaison Office & directors.
  • Results communicated via TU Wien after NII’s final decision. 

More Information

Visit the original program page for full guidelines and research topics: www.nii.ac.jp/en/about/international/mouresearch/internship2026-2/index.html