Application Deadline: October 15, 2024, 23:59 (JST UTC+9)
LOCATION: Japan
The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Internship program in STEM fields. The internship is typically 3 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Research Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.
ELIGIBILITY:
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.
Research Interns who belong to a Japanese university/institution are required to prepare and bring their own insurances when accepted to the OIST Research Internship program. Acceptable insurances are the combination of Gakkensai and Gakkenbai, or other insurances with similar coverage.
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Result Announcement | Period of internship |
| Spring 2025 Internship | October 15, 2024, 23:59 (JST UTC+9) | Late December 2024 | Between April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 Internship | April 15, 2025, 23:59 (JST UTC+9) | Late June 2025 | Between October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 |
BENEFIT:
The following supports are only available for the research intern and do not extend to dependents, family members, or others.
Internship Allowance: 2,400 JPY per working day
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 accommodation on or off campus
Administrative Support: Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for your visa application and as well as registration procedures
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