OIST 2026 Internship Programme 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 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
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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

Method of Application

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Application Deadline: October 15, 2025.