The OIST Internship Program is currently open and accepting applications for interested and qualified candidates worldwide.

The fully funded 2025 OIST Japan Internship program gives students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique while offering stipends, accommodation, flight, and other allowances.

Students in Bachelor and Master programs or recently graduated interested in joining the OIST PhD program may undertake educational activity at OIST as a Research Intern. The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Intern program in STEM fields.

The internship is a short-term placement which give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

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.

Eligibility

• be in the final 2 years of the undergraduate or Masters programs in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or graduates of such institutions.
•  have approval from their home institution.. have appropriate academic background to your desired host unit(s) at OIST

Documents

• Curriculum Vitae Sheet
• 400 words Personal Statement (How to Write a Perfect Personal Statement)
• Academic Transcripts (In English translation, if required)
• Recommendation Letter
• ID Photo