The "Science Project for Ryukyu Girls Science Camp" began in 2014 as a program to help inspire high school girls in Okinawa Prefecture to choose a career in science.
This program was renamed as "HiSci Lab" in March 2021. HiSci is an acronym for "High School" and "Science". The pronunciation is the same as Okinawan greeting, "Haisai!”

HiSci Lab does not only convey the joy of science but it also features testimonials from female scientists (role models) on what inspires them to pursue a career in science, what they have experienced in their university lives, and their current lives as researchers. The program also allows the participants to interact with female scientists. The advice from female scientists who are conducting cutting-edge scientific research will definitely be useful for your future!
HiSci Lab also serves as an opportunity for high school students who are interested in the same field to meet and interact with each other.

The theme of HiSci Lab program changes every year, and even if you participate every year, we are sure that you will learn something new!

Past HiSci Lab Theme

HiSci Lab 2021 - Theme: Marine Science
HiSci Lab 2022 - Theme: Okinawa = Longevity? Uncover the secret of healthy longevity!

HiSci Lab 2026

Workshop Overview

The theme for this year is “Immersed in Sound♪ When Science Connects with Me”
The workshop is scheduled for 2 days and 1 night.

What kind of sounds do you like?
Let’s share your personal soundscapes and take a moment to truly listen to the sounds around us.

Based on a fundamental understanding of how sounds are perceived, we will explore our connection with sound together with scientists, researchers, acousticians, and musicians who pursue “sound” as their research theme.

Application/Detail

Date	Feb 21th (Sat) – 22nd (Sun), 2026
Venue	Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
Eligible participants	Female high school students living in Okinawa (18 people)
Registration fee	Free registration (accommodation included) ※For remote island participants, travel expenses are provided.
Application deadline	January 12th, 2026 (Mon) ※ The selection result will be announced via email by the middle of January 2026. Please check your settings to ensure that you can receive emails from @oist.jp domain.
Application method	Please submit personal statement (within 200 characters in Japanese) on why you wish to participate in this workshop.

Apply Here

Additional Information

【 Accommodation and Meals 】
The workshop is of 2 days and 1 night.
Accommodation and meals during the workshop will be provided by OIST.

【 Transportation 】
Transportation from the workshop venue to and from the accommodations will be provided by OIST.

For participants living on remote islands, OIST will provide the following in addition to the above.
・Round-trip airfare from the nearest airport to Naha Airport
・Round-trip transportation from Naha Airport to the workshop venue