OIST Internship Program 2026 in Japan
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.
Eligibility Criteria:
- 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:
- 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
- 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
How to Apply?
Deadline: October 15, 2025
