Programa Vulcanus
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Vulcanus in Japan programme - Session 2026/2027
http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/vulcanus-japan
Co-funded by the European Union
UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID
We are re-launching the "Vulcanus in Japan" programme through universities in the EU or in countries associated with the Single Market Programme, SME pillar.
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 last year of PhD.
(Should your university offer only a 3-year course of studies, your students will not be eligible. In this case, please disregard this e-mail).
The programme lasts 8 months, from August 2026 to March 2027.
You will find more information for your attention in the documents listed below.
Applications must be submitted online, by 20 January 2026.
To prepare their application, students must obtain some documents from your university, including a certificate of enrolment (or equivalent document) in English.
Below, all the relevant links (shareable with your students) with information on the programme and on the application process.
Vulcanus in Japan
Co-funded by the European Union
Contact: vulcinjapan@eu-japan.eu
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Info on the Vulcanus Programme
Vulcanus webpage: Description of the programme & video testimonials of former participants
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
Statistics (visual)
https://www.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/tryptic_part2_1.jpg
Info on the application process
How to apply (& compulsory docs)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26-HOW_TO_APPLY.pdf
Application form (word document)
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26-AF.doc
Application form (online form)
https://forms.gle/Tz9BmnwHbUNHnWqx8
Frequently asked questions
https://cdnw8.eu-japan.eu/sites/default/files/imce/vulcanus_japan/VinJ%202026-2027/VJ26_FAQ.pdf