Research Internship Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Japan
Students in Bachelor and Master programmes or recently graduated who want to join the OIST PhD programme may spend time at OIST learning and doing research. An OIST research internship provides students with experience working in a research environment under the supervision of OIST faculty. Research internships are offered twice a year, and they’re open to prospective PhD students. Selections are based on the quality of the intended research, academic background, available funding, and available positions. Not all positions will be available.
Application Procedure
- Applications to the program must be made through the online form.
- You can only submit your application after at least one recommendation letter is received in the application system.
- You will receive an auto-notification that your application has been received. (Please check your settings to ensure you can receive emails from @oist.jp domain.)
- Following the application period, applications will be screened and selection will be completed.
- The result announcement will be posted on your application platform 3 months after the application deadline. You will receive a notification when the result is published. (Sometimes, applicants’ email services/settings prevent receipt of our notifications. Please confirm that your inbox is able to receive emails from @oist.jp domain.)
- Following the final confirmation of internship offers, all necessary arrangements will be made, in cooperation with the interns. Your cooperation is required for the timely completion of logistics to begin the internship, including possible visa preparations and other necessary Japanese government documentation.
Eligibility
Those eligible to apply for the OIST Research Internship Program include excellent students who are in the final 2 years of the undergraduate or Master’s programs in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or graduates of such institutions. 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 insurance when accepted to the OIST Research Internship program. Acceptable insurances are the combination of Gakkensai and Gakkenbai or other insurances with similar coverage.
Application Deadline
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Result Announcement | Period of internship |
| Spring 2023 Internship | October 15th, 2022, 23:59 (JST UTC+9) | Late December 2022 | Between April 1st 2023- September 30th 2023 |
| Fall 2023 Internship | April 15th, 2023, 23:59 (JST UTC+9) | Late June 2023 | Between October 1st 2023 – March 31st 2024 |
*The period of the internship must be between 2 and 6 months consecutively.
*Selection results for the Research Internship Program will be announced via the Navii system.
*Due to COVID-19, the arrival of students outside of Japan are subjected to international travel restrictions and quarantine requirements at the time of arrival. As the situation is subject to change, while OIST will provide the best support possible, there are cases where internships must be delayed, postponed, or even canceled.
Application Deadline
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Result Announcement | Period of internship |
| Spring 2023 Internship | October 15th, 2022, 23:59 (JST UTC+9) | Late December 2022 | Between April 1st 2023- September 30th 2023 |
| Fall 2023 Internship | April 15th, 2023, 23:59 (JST UTC+9) | Late June 2023 | Between October 1st 2023 – March 31st 2024 |
*The period of the internship must be between 2 and 6 months consecutively.
*Selection results for the Research Internship Program will be announced via the Navii system.
*Due to COVID-19, arrival of students outside of Japan are subjected to international travel restrictions and quarantine requirements at the time of arrival. As the situation is subject to change, while OIST will provide the best support possible, there are cases where internships must be delayed, postponed, or even canceled.