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OIST RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2024.

LOCATION: Japan

The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Intern program in STEM fields. The duration of the internship is typically from 2 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students who are in the final two years of the undergraduate or master’s program in Japan or overseas can apply.

The students who have recently graduated can apply.

The students who are currently enrolled must have approval for the OIST internship from their home institution.

The applicant’s academic background must follow the desired internship unit at OIST.

Internships may begin and end at any time during the year, with two application periods. For details about the application process and deadlines, please see the section “Apply to Research Internship.”

BENEFIT:

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

Other Support

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.

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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GENETICS (NIG)/ GENETICS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Opens: 27 November, 2023; Deadline: noon on January 9, 2024 (Japan standard time, JST).

LOCATION: Japan

National Institute of Genetics (NIG)/ Genetics Program, SOKENDAI offers a research internship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students who wish to gain research experience in genetics and related fields in life sciences. Interns will conduct independent research under the mentorship of a host investigator at NIG. Program includes training on scientific research, scientific communication, and lab visits to discuss with individual principal investigators. At the end of the program, interns will give a presentation on their experience at the “NIGINTERN Reports Symposium”. NIG will issue a certificate to those who have successfully completed the program. Interns can also participate in various activities such as graduate program lectures, journal clubs, and seminars by outstanding researchers from inside and outside NIG. Japanese language classes are also provided.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must be interested in life sciences and be in the prefinal-year at the time of application, i.e. in the 3rd year of a 4-year bachelor’s program, in the 2nd year of a 3-year bachelor’s program, in the 4th year of a 5-year program, in the 1st year of a 2-year master’s program, or in the 5th year of a 6-year program. Students who are interested in enrolling in our PhD program at NIG are encouraged to apply.

Students interested in applying for this program must read, understand and agree to the requirements of the program.

Internship period: June 13– July 24, 2024

They welcome applications from any country / nationality.

BENEFIT:

NIG will cover a round-trip airfare between the intern’s place of residence (location of school) and Japan, a round-trip transportation fare between the airport in Japan and NIG, accommodation fees at the institute’s guesthouse, and travel insurance during the program.

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