Research
Internship
In addition to the
OIST Doctoral Program, seminars, and workshops, the OIST Graduate School offers
education and research opportunities through a system of undergraduate and
graduate placements as Research Interns. These short-term placements as a
Research Intern give talented students the opportunity to gain experience in a
particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. They work under the direction of a Professor
at OIST and contribute to the research activities of OIST.
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Places for Research Interns are awarded four times a year on a competitive basis, with application typically six months in advance. Those eligible to apply include students enrolled at graduate or undergraduate programs in universities, colleges, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Japan or overseas, or recent graduates of such institutions. Currently enrolled students must have approval from their home institution.
Duration
The tenure of
Research Intern placements is between 2 and 6 months, typically 10 to 12
weeks. Tenure will not normally be
extended. Interns may not take extended
leave during their time at OIST, and are expected to work full time on their
project.
Research Intern
Allowances
OIST expects that
Research Interns are independently funded but provides a small living
allowance, commuting support (where necessary), and accommodation either on
campus or nearby. Successful applicants
will receive a Living Allowance of 2,400 JPY per day whilst at OIST.
Application
Deadlines
Travel Expenses
OIST will pay for
one direct round trip travel for Research Interns between the home university or
institution and the research unit or other facility where the internship will
take place (usually Okinawa). The travel
dates must be as close as possible to the term of the placement.
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Support Section of the Graduate School will provide support for Research
Interns at OIST with matters such as housing, visa acquisition, insurance
procedures, and local registration. OIST
regrets that support for dependents, family members, and person other than the
student is not available.
Admission
Procedure
Research Intern
places are awarded four times a year on a competitive basis. Deadlines for
application are listed in the table below.
Selection is competitive, and depends on suitability of the intended
research, a student's academic background, and available funding and
space. Professors accepting students
under these programs will review the student’s qualifications, research
capabilities, and academic training in a comprehensive manner. Research units that can provide research
intern positions in any year, and some information on the type of projects
available, are described HERE. Not all units are available due to availability
of research space or supervision at different times.
Application
Form
Click HERE for the
on-line application form. We suggest you first DOWNLOAD this handy worksheet to
guide your preparation of the application, as you must enter all details in the
application form at once and cannot resubmit an application. Use THIS SHEET for the CV, and use THIS SHEET
for the personal statement of interest.
A letter of reference from an academic or research professional familiar
with your work is helpful; the application system will ask them directly. Please arrange for the consent of that person
before submitting their details in the form.