Published: 11 Jul 2025 147 views
Research Intern places are awarded twice a year on a competitive basis. Selection is highly competitive, and depends on suitability of the intended research, academic background, available funding, and space. Not all available positions will necessarily be filled. For detailed explanations of the internship, please see Research Intern Details.
OIST strives to create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment that does not discriminate against gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, race, ethnicity, ancestry, culture, national origin, religion, or marital status. Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University is a private, interdisciplinary graduate school located in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The school offers a 5-year PhD program in Science. Over half of the faculty and students are recruited from outside Japan, and all education and research is conducted entirely in English. OIST relies on public subsidies paid by the Japanese government.... read more... continue reading
Application Deadline | 15 Oct 2025 |
Country to study | Japan |
School to study | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) |
Type | Internship |
Sponsor | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) |
Gender | Men and Women |
The following support is only available for the research intern
Internship Allowance
2,400 JPY per working day
Community Allowance
OIST Shuttle Bus Pass
Travel Expenses
One direct round-trip air ticket (travel date will be closest date to the term of placement)
Accommodation
Furnished accommodation on or off campus, funded by OIST or the research unit
Administrative Support
Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for your visa application and as well as registration procedures
Those who are currently enrolled in their last two years of a bachelor's degree, enrolled in any year of a master's degree in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or those who have graduated with a bachelor's or master's degree, are eligible to apply for the Research Internship at OIST.
Currently enrolled students must have approval from their home institution. The academic background of applicants should be appropriate to their desired host unit(s) at OIST.
Our Research Internship is intended for those who need more research experience and who are interested in joining OIST's PhD Program later. Current or graduated PhD students who wish to collaborate with OIST should look for other opportunities such as Workshops or Careers at OIST.
For more details, visit OIST webpage