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Research Events

17 Feb - 04 Mar 2026

Symposium

[Call for Registration] OIST-Keio Showcase Talk Series Vol. 10: Diverse Approaches to Fluid Dynamics

02 - 05 Mar 2026

OIST Workshops

Emerging Concepts in Cell Division Cycles: From Early Development to Cancer and Aging

03 - 05 Mar 2026

Workshop

【Workshop】Biological, Artificial, and Quantum Intelligence 2026 International Workshop (BAQ2026)

03 Mar 2026

Seminar

Mr. Keita Omiya "Physics and Mathematics of Quantum Many-Body Scars"

04 Mar 2026

Seminar

[Seminar] In-plane oscillations of a slack catenary using assumed modes by Prof.Anindya Chatterjee

05 Mar 2026

Seminar

Seminar"Complex Particle Dynamics in Straight Rectangular Microchannels: Inertial Migration of Cells, Asymmetric Particles, and Soft Materials"Takayuki Suzuki

Research and Faculty

OIST has no academic departments. Researchers from more than 50 countries collaborate across and combine scientific disciplines to pioneer new approaches to discovery and problem-solving.

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Study at OIST

Apply for our 5-year PhD program in Science. We also offer short-term Research Internships. Both programs are competitive, cross-disciplinary, fully funded, and taught entirely in English by world-class international faculty.

Science Without Boundaries

A university with no departments, OIST has no artificial barriers between people working in different fields, thus encouraging innovation. With a state-of-the-art research environment, OIST attracts outstanding students and faculty around the world.

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PhD and Research Internship Program

OIST offers an individualized, cross-disciplinary PhD program that funds students up to 5 years. The Research Internship program offers financial and travel support for 2 to 6 months of experience working in an OIST research lab under OIST faculty.

Student Life

OIST offers a first-class postgraduate experience – both inside and outside the classroom. A wide range of educational, recreational, social, and cultural activities provide many opportunities to explore your passions and master something new.

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Driving Innovation Toward Impact

OIST connects world-leading research and global business to co-create solutions to society’s most pressing challenges – attracting talent to Okinawa’s emerging innovation ecosystem.