Applications for the OIST Japan Internship Program 2025 are now open for admission in Fall 2025. OIST stands for Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. The institute offers fully funded internships for international students. The minimum internship duration is three months, and the maximum will be six months. The OIST Internship for Fall 2025 will be held from October 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. The internship is open to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students and those who have recently graduated. The program is open to applicants from all over the world. The OIST Internship Program is one of the popular Japanese internship programs. There is no application fee, and IELTS is not required either. Interns will work on the research project under the supervision of an OIST supervisor. Below are more details about the internship areas, requirements, and benefits.

Details about the OIST Japan 2025 Internship Program

• Host country: Japan
• Institute: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
• Duration: 3 to 6 months (October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026)
• Admission: Fall
• Training Coverage: Fully Funded
• Who can apply: All international students
• Deadline: April 15, 2025

Financial benefits

The internship at OIST will cover the following:

• Training allowance: 2400 yen/day
• Travel Allowance: OIST Shuttle Bus Ticket
• Travel expenses: One direct round-trip flight ticket
• Accommodation: Furnished apartment on or off campus
• Visa Support: OIST will assist you with visa, insurance, and local registration procedures.

Training areas

The OIST Research Intern Program is available in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

• Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental, Ecological, and Marine Sciences, Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

Trainees will work under the supervision of a professor, and you can view the professor's name and available training opportunities here.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students can be from any country. There are no restrictions on nationality.
• No IELTS or TOEFL test required.
• Applicants enrolled in a graduate degree program may apply.
• Applicants enrolled in a bachelor's degree program can also apply.
• Fresh graduates can also apply.
• Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students and first- and second-year master's students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Required documents

Please complete all these documents in the online application form.

• Updated CV
• Statement of Interest (400 words)
• Letter of recommendation
• Learn how to write a letter of recommendation.
• Academic Transcript (Scanned Copies)
• ID photo (recent photo)

How to apply for the OIST Research Training Program 2025?

Applications for the program must be submitted through the online form. You can only submit your application after receiving at least one letter of recommendation in the application system. Results will be announced in late December 2024. The link to the official website is below.