The OIST Japan Internship 2025 is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 intake. This fully funded internship, offered by the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, is open to international students. The program lasts between three and six months, from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. It’s available to bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students, as well as recent graduates. Applicants from all over the world are encouraged to apply for this highly competitive Japanese internship. There’s no application fee, and IELTS is not required. Interns will work on research projects under the mentorship of an OIST supervisor.
Information:
- Nation: Japan
- Organization: Okinawa Science & Tech Center
- Period: 3 to 6 months
- Admission: Fall
- Internship Benefits: Fully Funded
- International Students can Apply
- Due Date: 15 April, 2025
Money Perks:
- Internship Stipend: JPY 2,400/Day
- Travel Stipend: OIST Shuttle Bus Pass
- Trip Expenses: Direct round-trip airfare
- Housing: Furnished living space, on or off-site
- Visa Services: OIST will help with visa processing, insurance, and local registration.
Internship Areas:
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Math, Computational Science, Environmental, Ecological, Marine Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
Requirements:
- Students from all countries are welcome, with no nationality restrictions.
- IELTS or TOEFL tests are not required.
- Students currently enrolled in a graduate program can apply.
- Students enrolled in an undergraduate program can also apply.
- Recent graduates are also eligible to apply.
- Students in their 3rd and 4th year of a bachelor’s program, as well as 1st and 2nd-year master’s students, are especially encouraged to apply.
Necessary Papers:
- CV
- Motivation Letter
- Reference Letter
- Academic Record
- Photo ID
How to Apply: