Grant opportunity
OIST Research Internship - Spring 2027
OIST is accepting applications for laboratory research internships taking place in Okinawa between April and September 2027.
- Funder
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
- Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST
- Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST: Oct 15, 2026
- Award
- Funded four-to-six-month research internship at OIST
- Applicant
- Students in the final two years of a bachelor's degree, students in any year of a master's degree, and recent bachelor's or master's graduates from institutions in Japan or overseas.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- Global / Japan
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The OIST Research Internship gives emerging researchers practical experience in a faculty laboratory within the institute's interdisciplinary graduate research environment. Spring 2027 placements last between 120 days and six months.
Who can apply
Applicants must fit the undergraduate, master's or graduate categories stated on the official page and identify suitable OIST research units. Current students should obtain approval from their home institution where required.
What it supports
- Faculty-supervised scientific research
- Four to six months between 1 April and 30 September 2027
- Interdisciplinary laboratory experience in Okinawa
Funding and duration
- OIST provides the internship support package described in its current admissions guidance.
- Applicants should confirm allowance, travel, accommodation and insurance terms in the official application materials.
Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST
Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST: Oct 15, 2026
How to apply
Create an OIST admissions account, identify preferred research units, and upload the required statement, transcript, recommendation and supporting documents before the deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
OIST invites qualified students and recent graduates from around the world to undertake a substantial research placement with one of its faculty units. The programme is intended to develop research skills and help participants assess future graduate-study and scientific-career options.
Eligibility
Applicants must fit the undergraduate, master's or graduate categories stated on the official page and identify suitable OIST research units. Current students should obtain approval from their home institution where required.
Funding and benefits
OIST provides the internship support package described in its current admissions guidance.
Applicants should confirm allowance, travel, accommodation and insurance terms in the official application materials.
Themes and supported activities
Faculty-supervised scientific research
Four to six months between 1 April and 30 September 2027
Interdisciplinary laboratory experience in Okinawa
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST: Applications close 15 October 2026 at 23:59 JST: Oct 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create an OIST admissions account, identify preferred research units, and upload the required statement, transcript, recommendation and supporting documents before the deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.