The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is offering a 2 to 6 months internship program to undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study in Japan. OIST Internship 2024 in Japan is a Fully Funded internship program for international students. Students who are currently enrolled in or are Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduates and are interested in joining the OIST PhD program may undertake educational activity at OIST as a Research Intern. A research internship at OIST provides students with experience working in a research environment under the direction of OIST faculty. Applications are now open for the OIST Fall 2024 internship. Applicants do not need to provide a language proficiency proof such as IELTS and TOEFL.
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About the OIST Internship 2024 in Japan
- Host Country: Japan
- Institute: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
- Duration: 2 to 6 months
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Open to all International students
Application Deadlines OIST Internship 2024 in Japan
The OIST Internship 2024 in Japan will start in the Fall season. The results of the selected Interns will be announced in late June 2024. The Internship will begin on October 1st, 2024.
- The period of Internship must be between 2 and 6 months consecutively.
- Starting from Spring 2025 Internship, the minimum period of internship must be 3 months.
- Selection results for the Research Internship Program will be announced via the Navii system.
- The schedule is tentative and subject to change.
| Application Round | Application Deadline | Result Announcement | Internship Period |
| Fall 2024 Internship | April 15th, 2024 | Late June 2024 | Between October 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2025 |
| Spring 2025 Internship | October 15th 2024 | Late December 2024 | Between April 1st, 2025, to September 30th, 2025 |
See Also: RIPS Summer Internship in USA, 2024.
Financial Benefits
OIST will provide the following support for successful applicants:
Internship Allowance
- JYP 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
Visa Assistance
- OIST will assist in Visa acquisition, Insurance procedures, and also local registration. This only applies to the student. Therefore, this does not pertain to the dependents and family members of the student.
Interns Fields of Study
The OIST Research Intern program is available in STEM fields.
- Biology, Chemistry, Computational Science, Ecological Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine Sciences, Mathematics, Medical Science, Neuroscience, and also Physics
Interns will work under the supervision of a professor. You can check the name of the professor and the available internship positions HERE.
Eligibility Criteria
Before you are qualified for the internship, you must fulfill the requirements set by the OIST graduate school.
- Applicants can be from any country. There are no nationality restrictions.
- There is no need for an English Proficiency exam such as IELTS and TOEFL
- Applicants enrolled in graduate degree programs can apply.
- Applicants enrolled in and undergraduate program can also apply.
- Recent graduate can also apply.
- Excellent students who are in the final 2 years of the undergraduate or Masters programs in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and also vocational schools in Japan or Overseas.
Required Documents
Make sure you complete all the required documents during your online application.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose (SOP). At least 400 words
- Scanned copies of your academic transcript
- Diploma (if applicable) in Pdf format
- Recommendation letter
- A recent ID Photo
Application Procedure for the OIST Internship Japan 2024
- Applications to the program must be made through the online form.
- You can only submit your application after at least one recommendation letter has been received in the application system.
- You will receive a notification after submitting your documents
- Applications will be screened thereafter
- You will receive your results 3 months after the application deadline
- All necessary arrangements will be made for the finalists.
