Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is currently accepting applications for its Visiting Scholars Program 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to leaern more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About OIST Visiting Scholars Program
OIST's Visiting Program (TSVP) 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 fields including, but not limited to, mathematics, physics, computational sciences, chemistry, engineering, and life sciences. Visiting Scholars will have the opportunity to carry out independent research at OIST, and to interact with one or more OIST Research Units during their stay. Visits will usually be of 3 to 12 months, with support provided for travel, accommodation and living expenses at the level of per diem. No teaching duties come with the position. However, Visiting Scholars are expected to give a general-audience lecture about their field of research within the first month of their visit. Research seminars and/or lectures for graduate students are also strongly encouraged. Proposals for additional outreach activity, short courses for graduate students, or career talks are highly welcome.
Benefits of OIST Visiting Scholars Program
- It is a fully funded international research program.
- Participants will receive round-trip airfare to and from Japan.
- The program provides on-campus accommodation during the stay.
- Scholars will receive a daily allowance to cover living expenses.
- Participants will be provided with office space at OIST.
- Scholars will have access to world-class research facilities, computing resources, and libraries.
- OIST staff will provide full logistical and administrative support.
- Participants will gain exposure to an international and interdisciplinary research environment.
- The program offers opportunities to collaborate with leading scientists from around the world.
- It is an excellent opportunity to conduct independent research in Japan.
OIST Visiting Scholars Program Requirements
- Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and be independent researchers, i.e., should have an academic standing equivalent to senior postdoc, junior group leader, or faculty member at a research-intensive institution.
Application Date and Process
Applicants should submit:
- a CV including a list of publications;
- a proposal of 1-2 pages containing a brief description of their research to date, and proposed research during the visit to OIST, including the research units the applicant is interested in interacting with;
- a title and abstract for a general-audience talk. Proposals for additional outreach activity, research seminars, short courses for graduate students, or career talks are highly encouraged.
Application Deadline
15 September, 2026
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