OIST STEM Experience, Exploration, and Discovery (SEED) Program is designed for Super Science High schools (SSH) and high schools with science-oriented curricula nationwide. After assessing the needs of participating schools, we aim to provide experiences that will stimulate students' interest in science and technology and develop new research skills that can contribute to future studies.
At the same time, the program can also contribute to increasing the motivation of students who aspire to work internationally in the future by conducting science activities in English. Through various interactions with international students, researchers, and staff at OIST, the program offers opportunities for participants not only to learn about science but also about their future careers.
Program Contents
The program is designed to provide a deeper understanding of science through an introduction to our research, campus and lab tours, lectures and presentations by researchers, and activities that bring the research experience closer to students. We will adjust the program content as needed based on the student’s grade and the number of participants. Programs can also be organized over multiple days, and we are currently conducting an on-site program only. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have a specific topic or area of interest, please indicate it in the comment section of the application form.
We will propose a program that meets your request.
※Please note that even after the program content has been confirmed, the content or the person in charge of the program may be changed due to the circumstances of the professor or researcher. In such cases, we will provide an alternative program.
※The SEED program will be conducted on-site only.
Sample Schedule (Duration: 1 day)
Introduction of OIST
15 min.
Career talk by researchers and/or students
45 min.
OIST Campus Tour and Lab Tour
60 min.
Lunch Break
60 min.
Lecture and Hands-on science activities or
Science presentations and feedback sessions with OIST students or researchers
The recommended number of participants per program is around 20.
If the number of participants exceeds the recommended number, depending on the program content, it may be difficult to ensure safety, so we may not be able to accommodate you. Please contact us separately.
Program Fee
¥8,000 per day for each participating student.
Implementation Date and Time
Weekdays 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline
Reservations can be made up to one year in advance of the desired date of the program. Please submit the application form at least 3 months prior to the desired date.
SEED Activity Menu English