Applications are now open for the OIST Research Internship Program 2027 (Spring Intake) in Japan. This fully funded internship is offered by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) and is open to international students and recent graduates from around the world.
The internship provides participants with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects under the supervision of OIST faculty members while gaining valuable international research experience in Japan.
Internship Summary
- Host Country: Japan
- Host Institution: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
- Program Type: Research Internship
- Duration: 3 to 6 Months
- Internship Period: 1 April 2027 – 30 September 2027
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
Internship Benefits
Selected interns will receive:
- Internship allowance of 2,400 JPY per day
- Free furnished accommodation
- Round-trip airfare to Japan
- OIST shuttle bus pass
- Visa assistance and administrative support
- Access to world-class research facilities
Available Research Fields
The OIST Internship is available in various STEM disciplines, including:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Neuroscience
- Mathematics
- Computational Science
- Environmental Science
- Ecological and Marine Sciences
- Engineering
- Medical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of any country
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, or
- Have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- Have an interest in scientific research
Good News
- No IELTS required
- No TOEFL required
- Open to students from all nationalities
Required Documents
Applicants will need to submit:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of Interest
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Academic Transcript
- Passport-style photograph
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official OIST online application portal. Applicants should carefully complete all sections of the application form and upload the required documents before the deadline.
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