Vulcanus in Japan 2027-2028 - A training programme for students in engineering and other scientific fields
Vulcanus in Japan 2027-2028 supports engineering and STEM students with language training and industrial placements in Japan to build technological knowledge and prepare for careers involving Japanese businesses.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: October 30, 2026 (Opens) | January 20, 2027, 23:00 CET (EU-Japan Centre deadline) | January 21, 2027 (Funding & Tenders Portal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €9,200 per student over eight months; €257,600 total funding
Summary: Supports engineering and science, technology and mathematics students through language training and industrial placements in Japan.
Key Information: Applicants must hold eligible-country citizenship and university enrolment, from fourth-year studies through the final PhD year.
Description
Vulcanus in Japan is an eight-month training programme run by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation with European Commission support. It offers engineering and science, technology and mathematics students a seminar on Japan, a two-month intensive Japanese language course, and a six-month traineeship at a company in Japan. The 2027–2028 programme runs from August 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028.
The programme aims to help students study advanced technologies used by Japanese host companies, learn Japanese, and understand Japanese culture. It also prepares participants for future careers involving Japanese businesses and people. Funding is delivered through the EU-funded EUJCIC 2026–2028 project, which runs the call and awards and pays the funding.
