TOMODACHI-DOW

How to Apply

2026 - 2027 TOMODACHI-Dow Women's STEM Leadership and Research Program

Program Schedule (Tentative):

  • Dow Office Visit in Tokyo: Friday, February 5, 2027
  • Travel to Houston: Saturday, February 6, 2027
  • Program Dates: February 8- March 12, 2027
  • Travel to Japan: Depart on Saturday, March 13, 2027 (Arrive in Japan on Sunday, March 14, 2027)

Program Location: Rice University - Houston, Texas, U.S.A.

Accommodations
Double-occupancy Hotel Lodging: Shared bedroom with a roommate from Taiwan. Roommates will be chosen by the program.

Acceptance Expectations
Engagement in all program activities is mandatory, including cultural excursions and sponsor engagement dinners/meetings.

Virtual Informational Session:

June 14, 2026, 9 am JST (June 13, 2026, 7 pm CDT)


Register for the virtual informational session:

Virtual Informational Session Registration Form

Application Dates

Deadline to Apply: July 6 2026, 1:59 PM JST (July 5, 11:59 PM CDT)

Selected applicants will be invited to online interviews sometime in July, exact dates TBA.

Acceptance Expectations
Engagement in all program activities is mandatory, including cultural excursions and sponsor engagement dinners/meetings.

Click the link below to apply

APPLY or (http://sci-reuapply.rice.edu/)