Open Call for Domestic Visitors
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is inviting applications for Domestic Visitors (currently working in Japan).
OIST's Visiting Program was launched in June 2021, with the goal of bringing leading researchers to OIST for extended visits. In keeping with OIST's interdisciplinary mission, the program spans all sciences represented at OIST.
Visitors will have the opportunity to carry out independent research at OIST, and to interact with one or more OIST Research Units during their stay. Domestic visits will usually last 2 weeks to 6 months, and can be split into several shorter visits. Accommodation and office space at OIST are provided free of charge. Candidates may apply for travel support from OIST, where this is necessary to facilitate the visit (e.g. if they do not receive travel support through grants or their home institution). No teaching duties come with the position. However, visitors are expected to give a research seminar within the first month of their visit. An appointment as Domestic Visitor typically does not include access to laboratory facilities or permission to conduct fieldwork.
OIST is an institution with no departments, which aims to eliminate barriers between people working in different fields. We are an equal opportunity educator and employer and are working actively toward increasing the diversity of our faculty, students, staff, and visitors. We have implemented policies to promote a diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly culture. These include supporting dual career couples, gender neutral facilities, “stop the clock” options, and on-site child care. Further details can be found at https://www.oist.jp/.
OIST is actively seeking applications from women and underrepresented groups.
OIST is deeply committed to the advancement of diversity in science, in Japan and worldwide. Please contact us at academic-partnerships [at] oist.jp if you have any questions or concerns.
Eligibility
Domestic Visitors are researchers based at institutions in Japan at the time of application. Visits normally last from two weeks to six months and may be divided into several shorter visits. Applicants must have the support of at least one OIST full-time faculty member.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit:
• CV including including a list of publications.
• Research proposal describing the proposed work at OIST.
• Identification of a proposed OIST host faculty, with a brief description of the anticipated research connection.
• A support letter from the OIST faculty host (submitted through Interfolio)
• An OIST engagement plan, for example, a proposed course, hands-on session, seminar series, mentoring activity, or other contributions to the wider OIST community.
• Proposed visit dates and justification for the requested duration.
• (if travel support is requested) Estimated budget, including travel, housing, and any other requested support.
• Documentation confirming current employment status may be requested at a later stage
All visits are subject to the availability of housing.
Application through Interfolio
http://apply.interfolio.com/123494
Rolling Deadline: Application is possible at any time. Selection will be made at least twice per year in July and January. Please make sure that you can receive emails from academic-partnerships [at] oist.jp and noreply [at] interfolio.com.
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Please note that the information you enter will be transferred to, stored, and processed on Interfolio servers located in the U.S.A. OIST is committed to handling your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI), and to taking appropriate safeguards.
Evaluation criteria
- Scientific quality and expected impact of the proposed research
- Benefit to OIST, e.g. through interactions with and across OIST Units
- Interdisciplinarity, i.e. contribution to dialogue between different research fields
- Considerations of diversity and spread of academic career stages
- Planned outreach and teaching activity, e.g. general-audience lectures, seminars, (mini) courses, career talks, activities for children/at schools
Informal inquiries are welcome: please contact academic-partnerships@oist.jp
Before making an inquiry, please check the eligibility criteria, application requirements, application FAQ, and Information for Visitors. We will not respond to inquiries already covered on the website.
OIST Domestic Visiting Program Poster