OIST Internship Program in Japan
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The OIST Internship Program is currently open and accepting applications for interested and qualified candidates worldwide.
The fully funded 2026 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.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the internship, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can successfully apply.
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Students in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs or recently graduated who are interested in joining the OIST program may undertake educational activities at OIST as a Research Intern.
The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Intern program in STEM fields.
The OIST internship program 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.
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Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the OIST Japan Internship 2026, you must:
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.
Benefits
OIST will provide the following support for successful applicants.
Internship Allowance
JPY 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
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.
Duration of the internship is typically from 2 to 6 months.
Required Documents
To apply for the OIST Internship Program, candidates must be ready to submit the following 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
Passport Photograph
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How to Apply
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Applications to the program must be made through the online form.
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You can only submit your application after at least one recommendation letter is received in the application system.
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You will receive an auto-notification that your application has been received.
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Following the application period, applications will be screened and selection will be completed.
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The result announcement will be posted on your application platform 3 months after the application deadline. You will receive a notification when the result is posted.
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Following final confirmation of internship offers, all necessary arrangements will be made, in cooperation with the interns. Your cooperation is required for timely completion of logistics to begin the internship, including possible visa preparations and other necessary Japanese government documentation.
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