OIST Internship Program 2026 in Japan - Fully Funded

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Worldwide
Region
Worldwide
Institution
OIST
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This listing covers a International Internship opportunity for eligible applicants. The application deadline is April 15, 2026.

KEY DETAILS - Program level: International Internship - Funding: Fully Funded; Funding Type: Fully Funded; Opportunity Type: International Internship - Deadline: April 15, 2026

ELIGIBILITY - Students from universities, colleges, and vocational schools are eligible if they are in the last two years of their undergraduate degree or at any point in their master’s program. - Those who just graduated from these schools may also apply. - Candidates need to have a solid academic background. - Before applying, currently enrolled students must receive approval from their home institution. Their academic background must match the OIST research unit of their choice. - Nation: Japan. - Area: Japan. - Financial Coverage: Complete financial support; Funding Type: Fully Funded; Opportunity Type: International Internship. - Benefits :. - Selected interns receive round-trip airfare. - Help in the application procedure for a visa. - There is lodging available, either on or off campus. - 2,400 JPY daily stipend (non-taxable, excluding weekends). - Included was a commuting allowance (shuttle bus pass). - Possibility of employment in prestigious worldwide research facilities. - Discover Japanese culture with a program that is fully sponsored. - Work together with top researchers in your field. - Adds international research experience to your resume. - Develops useful skills and provides access to potential international possibilities.

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Eligibility criteria

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  • Students from universities, colleges, and vocational schools are eligible if they are in the last two years of their undergraduate degree or at any point in their master’s program.
  • Those who just graduated from these schools may also apply.
  • Candidates need to have a solid academic background.
  • Before applying, currently enrolled students must receive approval from their home institution. Their academic background must match the OIST research unit of their choice.
  • Nation: Japan.
  • Area: Japan.
  • Financial Coverage: Complete financial support; Funding Type: Fully Funded; Opportunity Type: International Internship.

Benefits :.

  • Selected interns receive round-trip airfare.
  • Help in the application procedure for a visa.
  • There is lodging available, either on or off campus.
  • 2,400 JPY daily stipend (non-taxable, excluding weekends).
  • Included was a commuting allowance (shuttle bus pass).
  • Possibility of employment in prestigious worldwide research facilities.
  • Discover Japanese culture with a program that is fully sponsored.
  • Work together with top researchers in your field.
  • Adds international research experience to your resume.
  • Develops useful skills and provides access to potential international possibilities.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationApr 6, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Worldwide

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Next step

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https://glorno.com/index.php/2026/04/07/oist-internship-program-2026-in-japan-fully-funded/

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