2025 Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI)
Host Organization: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
Website: http://www.mri.co.jp/english/index.html
Organization Profile: Foundation: May 8, 1970
Number of Employees: 4,428 (Consolidated) 1,150 (Non-consolidated) (as of September 30, 2023)
Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) assists our clients in developing comprehensive solutions to meet their diverse needs by integrating our think-tank functions and consulting/IT solution services. Facilitating partnerships with our clients, we contribute to the sustainable development of business and local communities, and ultimately to the entire society for brighter future.
City: Tokyo
Internship format: In-person
Project description: To be determined through future consultation. We have various research fields as shown below. Please select at least 2 research fields that you would like to focus on during the internship, and explain the followings as specific as possible.
- Why you are interested in such research fields
- How much experience or knowledge do you have on such fields (any university classes that you have taken before, any business experiences at related companies, etc.)
*Please note:
While we will make best efforts to place you in the division requested, we may not be able to do so depending on the situation or the type of person the division is looking for. If we are unable to match you with any of our divisions, we would not be able to offer you the internship.
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Policy and Economy |
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Advanced Technology |
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Policy Innovation Research |
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Emerging Technologies and Security |
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Mobility and Communications |
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Societal Infrastructure |
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Healthcare |
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Energy and Sustainability |
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Human Capital and Career |
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Regions and Communities |
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Business Consulting |
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DX Consulting |
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Business Data Analytics |
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Public Consulting |
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Healthcare DX |
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Financial Consulting |
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Future Co-Creation |
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Number of Opening(s): 2
Work Hours and Internship Start/End Dates:
- From Friday, July 11, 2025 to Friday, September 5, 2025 (Fixed schedule)
- Work hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
- Days off: every Saturday & Sunday, national holidays, business holidays
We do not accept any individual arrangements regarding the start/end dates of the internship. Please apply only if you are sure that you can participate during the period specified above.
Work attire: Business casual and/or formal (Both are allowed)
Local language: Japanese
Local language level needed: Intermediate reading, writing, and speaking (two-year level at Stanford)
Additional desired intern qualifications:
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Person who has experience or interest in working at consulting
firms/think-tanks. - Person who has experience, knowledge, or interest in our business fields, such as; Sustainability, healthcare and wellness, high-technology, business management, information technology, smart region, etc.
- Person who has intellectual curiosity, interest in society, logical thinking ability, cooperativeness & leadership.
- Person who has ability to communicate in Japanese language and has interest in Japan.
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- Policies regarding travel (domestic or international) and international internships will be updated as University policies evolve. Visit International Affairs Health Advisories for the most current travel guidance and restrictions for international travel.
- Travel Reservations: All interns are strongly encouraged to utilize Stanford Travel, a centralized booking program, when booking airfare, hotels, or rental cars for their internship experiences. StudentUniverse is best for special student rates.
- Students must be enrolled at Stanford in the quarter when they apply for an internship opportunity (Winter), and will need to be enrolled in undergraduate study in the quarter when grant funding is disbursed (Spring). Applicants participating in off-campus Stanford programs are welcome to apply, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to compile, collate, and submit a complete application.
- Internship participants must certify that they are in good academic standing, and may not participate in the program or receive or retain internship stipends if they are on suspension.
- International students must consult with Bechtel about interning in the U.S. or traveling out of the U.S. in the summer.
- Each applicant can apply for a maximum of two program-arranged positions. If you apply for more than two positions, we will only consider the first two positions submitted. EXCEPTIONS: your application for program-arranged positions in Belgium, Estonia, and Latvia, are exempt from this restriction. Although you are allowed to apply to multiple positions in these countries and you might be selected for multiple positions, you can only be awarded with one internship.
- The Program is open to all undergraduate students. Seniors* or co-terms are eligible as long as they do not confer their undergraduate degrees until after they complete their internships to remain eligible. Coterm students must still have undergraduate status. Positions in South Asia and Iranian Studies are also open to Master's students in all majors. Positions in East Asia are open to MA students majoring in East Asian Studies. Note*: Only seniors who will be returning to co-term for all of next year, are eligible to apply for positions in Belgium and Estonia.
- Participants must be current Stanford students during the internship period. Seniors and graduating Master's students must postpone graduation paperwork until the internship ends, but may participate in commencement. For summer graduation requirements, including details regarding enrollment requirements and information about participation in the June commencement ceremonies, students should contact their major department's student services office and Registrar's Office for graduation quarter petition.
- Local language skills are based on the internship description requirements.
- Global Studies minors receive preference for the program.
- Preference will be given to students who have not had similar internship experiences in the same country or region i.e., students who haven’t already participated in an internship in this country or region.
- Students who have not been accepted into the Global Studies Internship Program should refrain from contacting any of the partner organizations listed in the internship list until they receive direction from Stanford Global Studies.
- Preferably, before beginning their internships, selected candidates should have taken at least one course regarding the internship region. The course can be taken in the quarter prior to the internship.
- Interns must commit to full-time work (a minimum of 35 hours per week) for at least 8 weeks.
- To be eligible for a stipend, students must maintain health insurance for the duration of their internship.
- Violations of Global Studies Internship Program policies are also violations of the Fundamental Standard and may be referred to the Office of Community Standards. Students who fail to abide by the policies set forth by the Global Studies Internship Program, Stanford Global Studies, and Stanford University, will have low priority or no longer be eligible for future Stanford Global Studies funding opportunities and programs. The Global Studies Internship Program reserves the right to rescind funding at any given point and time should they be apprised of any policy violations as outlined above.
For more information, please see Eligibility and Stipend.
For more internship positions provided by the Stanford Global Studies Internship Program, please see our internship listing.
If you have ANY questions, please email globalinternships [at] stanford.edu. Please also see the FAQ.