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
Host Country | Japan |
Host Organization | Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) |
Duration | Onna, Okinawa, Japan |
Eligible Nationalities | 2 to 6 months |
Benefits | Daily stipend |
Deadline | Spring 2026 Internship: October 15, 2025 Fall 2026 Internship: April 15, 2026 |
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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
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