Fully Funded OIST Research Internship in Japan 2025–2026 | Apply Now

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in Japan offers a fully funded Research Internship Program. This program allows undergraduate and master’s students to get practical research experience at a top science and technology institute. International students have a chance to join advanced scientific research projects.

Internship Details

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Eligibility Criteria

• Applications are encouraged students of all nationalities.
• To be eligible, applicants must be either current undergraduate or master's students, or recent graduates.
• Undergraduate applicants should be in their last two years of study, or be enrolled in a master's program.
• Students from any field are welcome to apply, provided their interests match research areas at OIST.
• Applicants need to be good at English because the program is in English.

Financial Benefits

The selected interns will get these benefits:

• A daily allowance of 2,400 JPY (about USD 16 a day).
• Free lodging at OIST.
• Travel tickets to and from your home country and Okinawa.
• Visa Support
• Entry to OIST's top-notch facilities and labs.
• Health and accident insurance.

Why Apply to OIST?

• Collaborate with top global researchers.
• Participate in experiments and creative activities.
• Live and learn about Japanese culture on a beautiful island.
• Improve your chances of getting into graduate school, especially the OIST PhD program.

Application Deadline

Kindly submit your application by 15 October, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.