OIST Research Internship — Spring 2027
A four-to-six-month on-site research internship in Okinawa for late-stage bachelor’s students, master’s students, and recent graduates worldwide, with no required IELTS or TOEFL score.
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
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Open to students in the final two bachelor’s years, master’s students, and recent bachelor’s or master’s graduates; a non-refundable JPY 5,000 application fee applies.
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