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OIST is a pioneering graduate university. We conduct research that bridges disciplines to explore new frontiers of scientific knowledge. We educate a new generation of scientific leaders. We are a catalyst for an innovation hub in Okinawa.

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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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Research at OIST
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Research Events
30 Mar 2023
Seminar
[ONOS Seminar Series] Professor Takeshi Sakurai: Induction of hibernation-like state in mice
30 Mar 2023
Lecture
The Provost Lecture Series 6
31 Mar 2023
Lecture
DVSP Talk: "Should I Stop or Should I Go? Exquisite Regulation of Neurotransmitter Release at Mammalian Synapses" by Christian Rosenmund
03 Apr 2023
Seminar
[Seminar] Why resource dynamics matter in microbial communities
04 - 14 Apr 2023
OIST Workshops
OIST Workshop "Invitation to Recursion, Resurgence, and Combinatorics"
06 Apr 2023
Seminar
"Multidimensionality of leadership and emergent feedback mechanisms revealed by interspecific groups" by Dr. Eduardo Sampaio
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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.

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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.
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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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Public Events
25 - 31 Mar 2023
Outreach
“Hoshizuna: the floating star-sand” art installation
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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.
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  • 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.

  • Community and Education Outreach
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Our Contribution to Okinawa