2025 OIST Internship in Japan | Fully Funded: (Deadline 15 April 2025)

OIST Internship 2025 is a fully funded research opportunity in Japan, open to international students from all academic backgrounds. This prestigious program offers hands-on experience in advanced  scientific research, spanning from 2 to 6 months. Selected interns will get a daily allowance of JPY 2,400. They will also receive help with commuting and travel costs. Free accommodation and visa assistance are included too. This support ensures a smooth experience while they focus on new ideas. Check also: Sumitomo Electric Global Internship 2025 in Japan | Fully Funded

The OIST Internship 2025 runs from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. It invites students from all countries to work with top researchers. With participants from over 50 nations, this program fosters a dynamic research environment where interdisciplinary collaboration leads to groundbreaking discoveries. If you love  science, technology, or innovation, this internship is a great chance to learn at a famous institution.

Internship Summary

• Internship in: Japan
• Internship Provider: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
• Internship Period: Typically from 2 to 6 months
• Internship Deadline: 
  • Fall 2025 Internship: 15 April 2025
  • Spring 2026 Internship: 15 October 2025

OIST Internship Benefits

OIST will provide below benefits to their interns:

• 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: OIST will also assist in visa acquisition, insurance procedures, and local registration.

Internship Focused Areas

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computational Science, Environmental, Ecological, and Marine Sciences, Science, Engineering, and Medical.

Interns will work under the supervision of the professor. You can check the name of the professor and the available internship positions here.

OIST Internship Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria for an OIST internship:

• Required Languages: English
• Eligible Countries: All world countries
• Students who are 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.
• 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 from a Japanese university or institution need to prepare their insurance.
  They must bring it when they are accepted into the OIST Research Internship program. Acceptable insurances are the combination of Gakkensai and Gakkenbai, or other insurances with similar coverage.