Research Intern at OIST

1. OIST Graduate University Policies, Rules & Procedures (5.6.2. Research Interns )
    Special Student Policies(2 Research Interns)

• Please read through the policies.

2. Supports for Research Intern Program

• Internship day: Monday to Friday (Excluding Japanese National Holidays)
  *Research Internships on Saturdays and Sundays are generally not allowed.
• Amount: Per-diem payment 2,400 JPY/day
• Payment day: 4th Friday of the following month
• Payment Method: Wire transfer to your bank account in your country
  *The first payment is made in the month following the month you begin the program.

Important note

• Please bring at least two month's worth of living expenses in cash.
• The average cost of living is 50,000 JPY/ month.
• You might find it difficult to change foreign currency. Convert the money prior to arriving in Okinawa.

3. Resource Center

• Resource of the General information about OIST and Okinawa.
  Please note some of the information does not apply to Research Interns but to employees.

4. Access, Maps and Shuttle bus

5. Language class information

• With your supervisor's permission, you may wish to take Japanese or English courses during your internship at OIST.
• Language class registration page

6. Intern Accommodation (for RI and VRS)