OIST Internship Program in Japan 2025
The OIST Internship Program is currently open and accepting applications for interested and qualified candidates worldwide.
Students in Bachelor and Master programs or recently graduated interested in joining the OIST PhD program may undertake educational activity at OIST as a Research Intern.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Intern program in STEM fields.
The internship is a short-term placement which give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.
The fully funded OIST Japan Internship program 2025 gives students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique while offering stipends, accommodation, flight, and other allowances.
Internship Summary
- Type: Internships
- Country to study: Japan
- Duration: 3 – 6 months
- Sponsor: OIST
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship,Accommodation, JPY 2400/day Stipend, Visa fee, Travel Allowance
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 15, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
- be in the final 2 years of the undergraduate or Masters programs in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or graduates of such institutions.
- have approval from their home institution.
- have appropriate academic background to your desired host unit(s) at OIST.
Benefits
OIST will provide the following support for successful applicants.
- Internship Allowance
- JPY 2,400 per working day (Non-taxable and weekends excluded)
- Commuting 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 apartment on or off campus
OIST will also assist in visa acquisition, insurance procedures, and local registration. This will only be provided for the student. Therefore, this does not pertain to the dependents and family members of the student.
Duration of the internship is typically from 2 to 6 months.
Required Documents for OIST Internship Program in Japan 2025
To apply for the OIST Internship Program, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Curriculum Vitae Sheet
- 400 words Personal Statement
- Academic Transcripts (In English translation, if required)
- Recommendation Letter
- ID Photo
How to Apply
- Applications to the program must be made through the online form.
- You can only submit your application after at least one recommendation letter is received in the application system.
- You will receive an auto-notification that your application has been received.
- Following the application period, applications will be screened and selection will be completed.
- The result announcement will be posted on your application platform 3 months after the application deadline.
- You will receive a notification when the result is posted.
- Following final confirmation of internship offers, all necessary arrangements will be made, in cooperation with the interns.
- Your cooperation is required for timely completion of logistics to begin the internship, including possible visa preparations and other necessary Japanese government documentation.
- Click on the button below to commence your application.
Deadline: 15th April, 2025.
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