Applications are open for the 2022 Internship in Japan- Fully Funded. The deadline for applying for the internship is 15th October and is open to all international students.

Students in Bachelor and Master program or recently graduated interested in joining the OIST PhD program may undertake educational activity at OIST as a Research Intern. A research internship at OIST provides students with experience working in a research environment under the direction of OIST faculty.

Research Intern places are awarded twice a year on a competitive basis. Selection is highly competitive, and depends on suitability of the intended research, academic background, available funding and space. Not all available positions will necessarily be filled.

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OIST strives to create and maintain an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment that does not discriminate against gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, medical condition, race, ethnicity, ancestry, culture, national origin, religion, or marital status. Applications from women and other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Benefits of 2022 Internship in Japan

• Roundtrip Airfare travel Tickets will be Provided.
• Free Insurance.
• Free Visa support.
• Free Accommodation.
• Allowance (Stipend)

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Eligibility for 2022 Internship in Japan

Those eligible to apply for the OIST Research Internship Program include excellent students who are in the final 2 years of the undergraduate or Masters’s programs in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or graduates of such institutions. Currently, enrolled students must have approval from their home institution. The academic background of applicants should be appropriate to their desired host unit(s) at OIST.

Research Interns who belong to a Japanese university/institution are required to prepare and bring their own insurance when accepted to the OIST Research Internship program. Acceptable insurances are the combination of Gakkensai and Gakkenbai or other insurances with similar coverage.

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Application Procedure

1. Applications to the program must be made through the online form.
2. You can only submit your application after at least one recommendation letter is received in the application system.
3. You will receive an auto-notification that your application has been received. (Please check your settings to ensure you can receive emails from @oist.jp domain.)
4. Following the application period, applications will be screened and selection will be completed.
5. The result announcement will be posted on your application platform 3 months after the application deadline. You will receive a notification when the result is posted. (In some cases, applicants’ email services/settings prevent receipt of our notifications. Please confirm that your inbox is able to receive emails from @oist.jp domain.)
6. Following final confirmation of internship offers, all necessary arrangements will be made, in cooperation with the interns. Your cooperation is required for timely completion of logistics to begin the internship, including possible visa preparations and other necessary Japanese government documentation.

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Documents Required for 2022 Internship in Japan

You will need to open an account in order to apply to the program. Be sure to remember your username and password. You may complete the application all at once or in multiple sessions. Please fill out and submit the following materials to apply for the program:

1) Curriculum Vitae Sheet

Please upload your CV on the online application form.

• There is no required format. However, you can use this OIST CV Template as reference.

2) Statement of Interest

The Statement of Interest form is provided on the online application form.

Please write a 400-word statement including the following points:

• How does OIST and your desired research unit(s) fit with your current expertise and skill set? If you are interested in multiple research units, please explain your interest and fit for each briefly within one single statement.
• What do you hope to accomplish at OIST?
• How does a research internship at OIST fit into your overall career plans/aspirations?

3) Academic Transcript

Scanned copies of your current academic transcript and any other transcript from your past degree  (BSc, MSc, etc.)

• An English explanation is required for transcripts that are not written in English.

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4) Recommendation Letter

A letter of reference from an academic or research professional familiar with your work is required. Each applicant is required to have at least one and no more than three letters of recommendation from appropriate referees. The application system will ask your referee directly for the letter(s), using the email contact details that you provide in the web application form. Please obtain the consent of your referee before submitting their details in the form. We do not accept any letters via email from applicants. Applicants will be automatically notified within the application system when OIST receives a recommendation letter.

5) ID Photo

Upload a recent photo, showing your face from the front in standard passport orientation.

Once you have obtained/ prepared all the documents above, please apply to the program through this APPLICATION FORM

Note: We recommend using a computer when preparing the online application. If you prefer using a mobile device, please make sure to have the latest operating system for the application to work properly.

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