To support the EU R&D sector, the EU-Japan Centre, EEN Japan, has managed the Vulcanus internship programme for more than 30 years, bringing Japanese skilled engineering students to EU companies within the frame of a nearly one-year-long programme. 
 
The EU-Japan Centre is now inviting applications from EU-based companies to host Japanese trainees for 6 months, from 13 September 2027 through the 'Vulcanus in Europe' scheme. 
 
The trainees come from leading Japanese universities and are students in engineering, IT, biology, chemistry, and other scientific/high-tech fields. They will be able to communicate in your company in the local EU language. 
 
EU Company advantages: A valuable addition to the R&D workforce, offering deep insight into Japanese culture, an essential asset for building successful business relationships with Japan. 

Application deadline: 21 September 2026 (new companies) or 30 September 2026 (former host companies) 
 
More details are available here.