Get Paid to Do Research in Okinawa, Japan

The OIST Research Internship: 4 to 6 months in a lab, with flights, furnished housing, visa help and a daily allowance. Spring 2027 applications close October 15.

Who can apply, and who cannot (PhD students are out)

Everything OIST provides: airfare, housing, visa help, ¥2,400 a working day

The one step that stops late applicants, and how to get ahead of it

A document checklist and direct links to the official application

4 to 6months

¥2,400per working day

Oct 15deadline

NoneJapanese needed

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