Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology OIST

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Full bacteriophage structure mapped by cryo-EM

Shared synaptic mechanism for Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s disease unlocks new treatment possibilities

Study reveals common mechanism affecting brain signaling, identifying a shared cause for neurodegenerative disease symptoms.

Research Events

18 Nov 2025

Seminar

Seminar by Prof. Matteo Convertino "Climate Design: Emergent Eco-Engineering via Critical Ecohydrological Interactions"

18 Nov 2025

Lecture

TSVP Talk: "How Air Moves and Affects Us: Simulations of Urban, Indoor, and Human Air Quality" by Daulet Izbassarov

19 Nov 2025

Seminar

"Mechanisms of cross-modal transfer for cerebellar associative learning" by Merit Kruse

19 Nov 2025

Seminar

Quasi-normal modes: an introduction to ringing black holes

19 Nov 2025

Seminar

[Seminar] "Blood Markers of Neuroaxonal Remodelling in Psychiatry: From the Lab to Clinical Use and Back" by Dr. Francesco Bavato

19 Nov 2025

Seminar

Seminar: "Anticipation and negative group delay in a retina" by Prof. C.K. Chan

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.

Research at OIST

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Faculty and Research Units

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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.

Corporate partnerships and collaborations
Technology development and licensing
Entrepreneurship and startups

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Outreach

OIST was established in and for Okinawa. Take advantage of local education, science, and culture programs or tour the campus.

Science outreach and cultural exchange activities for audiences in

elementary school
junior high school
high school
college
the general public

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SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) address some of the most pressing global challenges we face today. 

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Our Contribution to Okinawa

OIST is leading educational initiatives, providing employment opportunities, building and sustaining strong partnerships, and driving research and innovation to benefit Okinawa and Japan.

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Public Events

22 Nov 2025

Prospective Students

OIST x NAIST Café in Tokyo - Step into Graduate Schools -

24 Nov 2025

Public Lecture

ICONIP2025 Public Forum "Society of Humans and AI Agents"

24 Nov 2025

Prospective Students

OIST x NAIST Café in Osaka – Step into Graduate Schools –

29 Nov 2025