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Clare Hall, University of CambridgeSummer Visiting Students Program

Clare Hall, University of Cambridge
Summer Visiting Students Program

Founded in 1209, as one of the oldest universities in the world, University of Cambridge which leads academic communities features the traditional British college system and a self-governing community by scholars. Clare Hall is one of the 31 colleges on campus. The most important policy is accepting scholars of various fields from around the world, and providing a place for them to think to expand their study and research. This program is based on the agreement between Clare Hall and RCAST regarding summer visiting students in 2011, for students of the Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies. It aims to deepen students' knowledge and build networks.

2026 Application Requirements

Eligibility	Primarily students in the Department of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, Graduate School of Engineering.
Program Details	Participation in the Ignite Programme conducted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School or the International Summer Programme offered by the Institute of Continuing Education, as well as the implementation of academic research exchange within research laboratories at the University of Cambridge planned independently by the visiting student.
Accommodation	Clare Hall, graduate college at the University of Cambridge, established in 1965
No. of Students	2 (by selection process) *2 students (2016), 3 students (2017), 2 students (2018), 1 student (2019), 2 students (2022) 2 students (2023) 2 students and 1 postdoc (2024), 2 postdoc (2025)
Duration	One month including the lecture period of the Ignite Programme or International Summer Programme. Arrangements for specific days will be made by Clare Hall. As a rule, changes to the period will not be allowed.
Support Provided	The visiting student will be provided with airfare, round-trip transportation costs to and from the airport using public transportation, accommodation expenses, and the tuition fees for the Ignite Programme or the International Summer Programme. Daily allowances stipulated in the University of Tokyo Travel Expense Regulations will not be provided.
Requirements	1. The visiting students shall, under their own responsibility, develop a plan for academic exchange with a research laboratory at the University of Cambridge and prepare a training schedule. 2. Within one month after completing the training program, the visiting student must submit a written report. (For past reports, please refer to the website) 3.The students shall also support as a tutor for new students dispatched in the following academic year. 4. Applicants wishing to participate in the International Summer Programme must meet the English proficiency requirements listed in the table below (scores valid within four years prior to the application date). As the requirement may not apply depending on the applicant’s background, please inquire in advance. (Table) International Summer Programmes English Language Eligibility Criteria https://www.pace.cam.ac.uk/course-type/international-summerprogramme/applying
Documents	• Curriculum Vitae with photograph (Any style) • Summer Visiting Students Program Application Form (Form 1) • Certificate of English ability as referred above if you will attend International Summer Programme. *In the case of acceptance, recommendation letter in English from the supervisor is required. (Form 2)
Deadline	March 13, 2026, by noon
Screening Process	Screening of application documents and interviews with applicants will be conducted by the Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology and Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. The date and time of the interview will be individually notified to each applicant. In addition, applicants wishing to participate in the Ignite Programme will also undergo an oral presentation assessment of their business plan by faculty members of the Judge Business School.
Notification results and notes	・The results of the screening will be notified to the applicant and their academic advisor in early April. ・Those who wish to receive credit for Leadership-talent growth program (II)－English Advanced Science Technology through this program must register for the course during the A1–A2 term course registration period for the 2026 academic year. ・After the start of the application period, an intention survey will be conducted, followed by interviews and guidance on the research exchange plan by the faculty members in charge of this program. ・Combining visits to research laboratories or other institutions outside the University of Cambridge as part of this training is not permitted. ・If there are any additions or changes to the planned visit to destinations between the time of application and the screening, the applicant must promptly report to the Educational and Research Support Section in charge of coordination.