The OIST Internship is a fantastic option for you if you’re searching for an internship in Japan. We are now accepting applications for this internship. The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology is known by its acronym, OIST. We will go into great depth regarding this internship, its advantages, and the exact application procedure in this post.
International students are welcome to apply for the OIST Internship 2025. Usually, the internship lasts between two and six months. An allowance of JPY 2,400 per day will be provided for this internship, together with commuting expenses, travel costs, lodging, and support for visas.
The dates of the OIST Internship 2024 are October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Any student may apply to this esteemed internship programme, regardless of their nationality. Scientists from over 50 nations work together across scientific fields to develop novel methods for problem-solving and discovery.
OIST Internship Summary
- Institution(s): Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
- Location: Japan
- Internship Period: Typically from 2 to 6 months
Internship Focused Areas
STEM subjects are eligible to apply for the OIST Research Intern programme.
Science, Engineering, Medicine, Environmental, Ecological, and Marine Sciences; Physics, Chemistry, Biology; Neuroscience; Mathematics; Computational Science.
The lecturer will supervise the interns’ work. You may look for the professor’s name and the open internship jobs here.
OIST Internship Benefits
OIST will give its interns the following benefits:
- Internship Allowance: JPY 2,400/Day (Working Day)
- Commuting Allowance: OIST Shuttle Bus Pass
- Travel Expenses: One direct round-trip air ticket
- Accommodation: Furnished apartment on or off campus
- Visa Support: Additionally, OIST will help with local registration, insurance requirements, and visa acquisition.
OIST Internship Eligibility Criteria
The requirements listed below must be met by applicants for an OIST internship:
- Languages Needed: English
- All nations throughout the world are eligible.
- Students who are in the last 2 years of the undergraduate or master’s programmes at universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or graduates of such institutions.
- Students who are enrolled right now need permission from their home university. The candidates’ educational background need to match the unit(s) they wish to be hosted by at OIST.
- After being accepted into the OIST Research Internship programme, research interns who are affiliated with Japanese universities or institutions must be ready and carry their insurance. Combining Gakkensai and Gakkenbai, or other insurances with comparable coverage, are acceptable insurance.
Required Documents for OIST Internship
1) Statement of purpose
The online application form includes a Statement of Interest form.
Kindly compose a statement of 400 words (2500 characters) that includes the following points:
- How do your targeted research unit(s) and OIST fit within your present skill set and area of expertise? If you are interested in more than one research unit, please provide a brief explanation of your interest in and suitability for each in a single statement.
- What goals do you have for yourself at OIST?
- What role does an OIST research internship play in your larger professional goals?
2) Academic Transcript and Diploma
copy of your most recent academic transcripts, as well as any additional transcripts from previous degrees (BSc, MSc, etc.)
Diploma in PDF format (BSc, MSc, etc.) if appropriate
- You can upload a scan of an unofficial transcript or other grade record to the application page.
- Transcripts written in a language other than English must be explained in English.
- Please attach a copy of your enrollment certificate from your university if you haven’t graduated yet (ideally with the date you plan to graduate).
3) Recommendation Letter
It is necessary to obtain a letter of recommendation from an academic or research specialist who has reviewed your work. Each candidate must provide a minimum of one and a maximum of three reference letters from qualified referees. Using the email contact information you supply in the online application form, the application system will contact your recommenders directly to request the letter or letters. Before entering your referee’s information in the form, please get their permission. We do not accept application letters sent to us via email. As soon as OIST gets a reference letter, applicants will receive an immediate notification through the application system.
4) ID Photo
Upload a current picture that shows your face front and centre in the usual passport orientation.
How to Apply for an OIST Internship?
- The online application is the only way to apply to the programme.
- Only after receiving a minimum of one reference letter through the application system may you proceed with submitting your application.
- An automated message confirming receipt of your application will be sent to you. (Please make sure you can receive emails from the @oist.jp domain by checking your settings.)
- Applications will be evaluated and selection will be finalised after the application time.
- Three months following the application deadline, the results will be released on your application platform. A notification will be sent to you upon the result’s posting. (Occasionally, the email services or settings of candidates block us from notifying them. Please verify that emails from the @oist.jp domain may reach your inbox.)
- In collaboration with the interns, all required preparations will be performed when internship offers have been confirmed in full. To start the internship on schedule, all essential paperwork from the Japanese government, including potential visa preparations, depends on your participation.