Last Date of Application: 15 April 2024

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) in Japan is offering free internships. Candidates for this two- to six-month internship can be both graduate or postgraduate students. Students from Bangladesh may also apply.

Eligibility

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 programs at universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or graduates of such institutions. Students who are enrolled right now need permission from their home university. The applicants’ academic background should match the unit(s) they wish to host at OIST.

Support
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 the closest date to the term of placement).
● Accommodation: Furnished apartment on or off-campus.

Other Support
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.

Required Application Essentials

1. Statement of Purpose.
2. Academic Transcript and Diploma.
3. Recommendation Letter.
4. ID Photo.

Please visit the given link for full details about the application process: https://admissions.oist.jp/apply-research-internship