The OIST Graduate School offers education and research opportunities through undergraduate and graduate placements as Research Interns. The deadline is on 15 October 2019.
Apply for the Paid Internship in Japan
Paid Internship in Japan: These short-term placements as a Research Intern give a select few 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.
The tenure of Research Intern placements is typically at least 10 to 12 weeks. OIST provides 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 (weekends & holidays excluded). OIST will pay for one direct roundtrip travel for Research Interns.
Various areas of research include but are not limited by the following topics:
Brain Mechanism for Behavior
Evolutionary Genomics
Computational Neuroscience
Biodiversity and Biocomplexity
Electronic and Quantum Magnetism
Mathematics, Mechanics, and Materials
Continuum Physics
Electronic and Quantum Magnetism
Sensory and Behavioral Neuroscience
Mathematical and Theoretical Physics
Immune Signalling
Coordination Chemistry and Catalysis
Chemistry and Chemical Bioengineering
Cognitive Neurorobotics
Gravity, Quantum Geometry and Field Theory Unit
Human Developmental Neurobiology
G0 Cell Unit
Nucleic Acid Chemistry and Engineering
Main criteria
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.
- Bachelor year 3 and 4 and master year 1 & 2 students are particularly encouraged to apply. Academically applicants should be at least among the top 20% of students in their program.
- Along with the application, prospective interns must provide their CV, personal statement, academic transcripts, and a recommendation letter.
OIST Graduate School will send results by email to successful applicants, typically within 3 months after the submission deadline.
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