The internship is typically 3 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Research Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

For details about the application process and deadlines, please see the section "Apply to Research Internship."

Support

The following support is only available for the research intern and does not extend to dependents, family members, or others.

Internship Allowance
2,400 JPY per working day

Community 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 accommodation on or off campus, funded by OIST or the research unit

Administrative Support
Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for your visa application and as well as registration procedures

Regulations

Applicants who intend to import biological or hazardous material for their research are urged to ensure that such import is in compliance with all regulations of their home country, any country of transit, and of Japan, and to complete all necessary paperwork for importation well ahead of time.

Detailed regulations pertaining to matters of payment intellectual property rights, attendance, health and safety, and other matters have been drawn up and will be made available to successful applicants.

See our Research Internship FAQ for more information.