OIST Internship 2027 in Japan (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the spring 2027 intake at the OIST graduate school. It is offering internships and research opportunities to students who wish to experience working in a research environment. OIST research internship is a fully funded internship program for all international students related to the field of STEM.

Additionally, the research internship program at OIST (Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology) is a short-term placement of 4-6 months. Students can choose a laboratory of their choice given the suitability of the academic background, intended research, available funding and space in the desired host unit. So, if you are interested to apply for the internship then read more for further details.

Benefits of OIST Internship 2027 in Japan

You will get the following benefits from the OIST graduate school research internship program;

• Travel Expenses
  One direct round-trip air ticket
• 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
• Internship Allowance
  2,400 JPY per working day
• Transportation Support
  OIST Shuttle Bus Pass

Research Fields:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematical and Computational Sciences,
• Marine sciences,
• Neuroscience,
• Molecular,
• Cellular, and
• Developmental Biology,
• Environmental and Ecological Science and
• Quantum science.

Eligibility Criteria

The following candidates are eligible to apply,

• If they are currently enrolled in their last two years of a bachelor’s degree,
• If they are enrolled in any year of a master’s degree in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas,
• If they have already graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
• If they will be in their final two years of a bachelor’s degree by the start of the proposed internship duration.
• Currently enrolled students must have approval from their home institution.
• Current or graduated PhD students are not eligible.
• Research Interns who belong to a Japanese university/institution must prepare and bring their own insurances when accepted to the OIST Research Internship Program.

How to apply for the OIST Internship 2027 in Japan?

The OIST graduate school only accept application documents online. To apply for the program,

• You must create an account.
• Prepare all required documents in English
• Save them as a PDF file, and upload them to the application website.
• You can complete the application in one session or save your progress and return to finish it later.