Design the Future Award for International Students in Japan

OIST Research Internship Program Description

The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through our Research Internship program in STEM fields. The internship is typically 3 to 6 months. These short-term placements give students the opportunity to gain experience in a particular laboratory or to learn a specific technique. Research Interns will work under the direction of a Professor and contribute to the research activities of OIST.

Support

The following supports are only available for the research intern and do not extend to dependents, family members, or others.

Internship Allowance

2,400 JPY per working day

Commuting Allowance

OIST Shuttle Bus Pass

Travel Expenses

One direct round-trip air ticket (travel date will be closest date to the term of placement)

Accommodation

Furnished accommodation on or off campus

Administrative Support

Acquisition of Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) for your visa application and as well as registration procedures

The Duration of the internship is 5 Weeks. Participants will arrive and work in Aichi, Japan. The Internship will take place from June 23rd to July 31st, 2025. There is no application Fee and IELTS is also not required. Toyota Boshoku is a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer company and a member of the Toyota Group. 

Benefits of the Toyota Boshoku Internship

Hands-on Experience: Work on real projects that impact the future of automotive interiors.

Global Exposure: Connect with our professionals and experts who have extensive experience.

Skill Development: Enhance your skills with comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts.

Innovative Environment: Be a part of a team that values creativity and cutting-edge technology.

How to Apply

Apply through your JPSS My Page.

Submit the following documents:

Application form (basic information)

Short essay (up to 350 English words or 800 Japanese characters on “Motivation to Study in Japan & Future Goals”)

Self Introduction Video (no more than 30 seconds)

Selection Method:

First round: Document screening

Second round: Interview

Notification of successful applicants

Saitama University is a Japanese national university ranked 1627th in Best Global Universities. It is located in a suburban area of Sakura-ku, Saitama City, capital of Saitama Prefecture in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area, founded in 1949.

Eligible Course or Subjects:

 Undergraduate study programmes offered at Saitama University can be applied for.

Eligibility:

The applicants must be enrolled in a university-authorized athletic club.

So, OIST Japanese Internship applicants from any country with any nationality can apply. The duration of the internship is between 2 and 6 months, Normally 10 to 12 weeks.

Eligibility Criteria

Students can be from any country. There is no nationality restriction.

No need for any IELTS or TOEFL Test.

Students who are enrolled in a Graduate Degree program can apply.

Students who are enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree program can also apply.

Students who are recently graduated can also apply.

MEXT

Applicants can apply for the MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship as well as MEXT Masters and PhD scholarships. MEXT Scholarship is available in all Fields in almost 90% of Japanese Universities and available in English Programs. 

Eligibility Criteria for MEXT Scholarship 2024

Bachelors Students: Must have completed a secondary education if applying for an Undergraduate program.

Master Students: Must have completed an Undergraduate program if applying to a Master’s.

Ph.D. Students: Applicants with a master’s degree are eligible to apply for Doctoral Degree programs.

IELTS is not required.

Deadline: 06/01/2023