OIST Research Internship Program
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is offering a Research Internship Program for students in their final two years of a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree students, or recent graduates. This program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience under the guidance of OIST faculty in a collaborative and world-renowned environment.
Program Details:
Internship Period: October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025, 23:59 (JST UTC+9)
Result Announcement: Late June 2025
Application Fee: 3000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable, non-waivable) starting from Fall 2025)
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Students: Must be enrolled in the last two years of a bachelor’s program or any year of a master’s program at a recognized institution, either in Japan or abroad.
Recent Graduates: Those who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree and are considering applying to the OIST PhD program are also eligible.
Additional Requirements:
- Current students must have approval from their home institution.
- Applicants should have an academic background relevant to OIST’s research areas.
- Students from Japanese institutions must arrange their own insurance.
Selection Process:
The selection is competitive and depends on the alignment of the applicant’s research interests with available projects, academic qualifications, and available funding.
OIST encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups in STEM.
How to Apply
(Refer to this link : https://admissions.oist.jp/apply-research-internship
Online Application: You must create an account to apply and submit your application documents.
Required Documents:
- Academic transcript(s) and diploma(s) (or certificate of enrollment if you haven’t graduated yet).
- Transcripts not in English must include an English explanation.
- Documents must be prepared in English, saved as PDFs, and uploaded to the application website. You can complete the application in multiple sessions.
Why Apply?
The OIST Research Internship offers the chance to work alongside world-class researchers in an international, cutting-edge research environment. Whether you aim to build your research skills or explore further graduate study opportunities, this program is an excellent stepping stone for your academic career.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) is offering a Research Internship Program for students in their final two years of a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree students, or recent graduates. This program provides an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience under the guidance of OIST faculty in a collaborative and world-renowned environment.
Program Details:
Internship Period: October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025, 23:59 (JST UTC+9)
Result Announcement: Late June 2025
Application Fee: 3000 Japanese Yen (non-refundable, non-waivable) starting from Fall 2025)
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Students: Must be enrolled in the last two years of a bachelor’s program or any year of a master’s program at a recognized institution, either in Japan or abroad.
Recent Graduates: Those who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree and are considering applying to the OIST PhD program are also eligible.
Additional Requirements:
- Current students must have approval from their home institution.
- Applicants should have an academic background relevant to OIST’s research areas.
- Students from Japanese institutions must arrange their own insurance.
Selection Process:
The selection is competitive and depends on the alignment of the applicant’s research interests with available projects, academic qualifications, and available funding.
OIST encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups in STEM.
How to Apply
(Refer to this link : https://admissions.oist.jp/apply-research-internship
Online Application: You must create an account to apply and submit your application documents.
Required Documents:
- Academic transcript(s) and diploma(s) (or certificate of enrollment if you haven’t graduated yet).
- Transcripts not in English must include an English explanation.
- Documents must be prepared in English, saved as PDFs, and uploaded to the application website. You can complete the application in multiple sessions.
Why Apply?
The OIST Research Internship offers the chance to work alongside world-class researchers in an international, cutting-edge research environment. Whether you aim to build your research skills or explore further graduate study opportunities, this program is an excellent stepping stone for your academic career.
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Please be informed that the School of Graduate Studies, together with a few PTJ/entities within the TNCPI building and University Health Centre (PKU), has encountered an issue with accessing the Internet. The problem has been identified as a broken fibre cable, which is currently in the process of fixing by iDEC.
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Dear postgraduate students,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies, will be organizing a Putra Sarjana seminar on Stress Management for postgraduate students, which will be held as follows:
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Firdaus Mukhtar
Title: Stress Management
Date: 07 February 2025 (Friday)
Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Registration: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/
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Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies, will be organizing a Putra Sarjana seminar on Stress Management for postgraduate students, which will be held as follows:
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Firdaus Mukhtar
Title: Stress Management
Date: 07 February 2025 (Friday)
Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Registration: http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/putrasarjana/
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Call for Application: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University International Research Summer School 2025
Dear students,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU HK) Graduate School will be hosting their Fourth International Research Summer School (IRSS) on 29 June-10 July 2025.
The IRSS is a two-week prestigious PhD exploratory programme designed for non-Chinese penultimate or final-year undergraduate or Master’s students with strong academic achievements and a passion for pursuing PhD studies.
Participants will be provided with on-campus accommodation and receive an allowance of HK$5,000 (~MYR2,840) to cover their travel expenses. Moreover, upon completing the IRSS, participants may be nominated for a PhD admission offer through various scholarship schemes, including the International PhD Fellowship Scheme. The programme is very popular and receives an overwhelming number of high-quality applications.
More details are available on the programme leaflet. If you are interested in joining, please sign in to your UPM email and complete this spreadsheet [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OjScd5K2fK3yHDhN_mFyXySoZpt-FDs53Zx5-ZJrUlw/edit?usp=sharing] by 28th February 2025.
Thank you!
Dear students,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU HK) Graduate School will be hosting their Fourth International Research Summer School (IRSS) on 29 June-10 July 2025.
The IRSS is a two-week prestigious PhD exploratory programme designed for non-Chinese penultimate or final-year undergraduate or Master’s students with strong academic achievements and a passion for pursuing PhD studies.
Participants will be provided with on-campus accommodation and receive an allowance of HK$5,000 (~MYR2,840) to cover their travel expenses. Moreover, upon completing the IRSS, participants may be nominated for a PhD admission offer through various scholarship schemes, including the International PhD Fellowship Scheme. The programme is very popular and receives an overwhelming number of high-quality applications.
More details are available on the programme leaflet. If you are interested in joining, please sign in to your UPM email and complete this spreadsheet [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OjScd5K2fK3yHDhN_mFyXySoZpt-FDs53Zx5-ZJrUlw/edit?usp=sharing] by 28th February 2025.
Thank you!
Weekly Classes :February & March 2025
Dear student,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its Sultan Abdul Samad Library (PSAS) in collaboration with School of Graduate Studies (SGS) will be organizing a series of free webinars on journals and databases for postgraduate students which will be held as follows.
Every webinar is being delivered by field experts on the techniques in utilising the mentioned database/ system/application. Do utilise the opportunity to learn the tricks and advantages of them in these sessions.
Scan the QR code provided to register and more information about the webinar.
Thank you.
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Dear student,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its Sultan Abdul Samad Library (PSAS) in collaboration with School of Graduate Studies (SGS) will be organizing a series of free webinars on journals and databases for postgraduate students which will be held as follows.
Every webinar is being delivered by field experts on the techniques in utilising the mentioned database/ system/application. Do utilise the opportunity to learn the tricks and advantages of them in these sessions.
Scan the QR code provided to register and more information about the webinar.
Thank you.
#sgsupm
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Dear postgraduate students,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Introduction, Problem Statement to RO/RQ with Templates and AI-Assisted PRECISE Development for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:
Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan
Title: Literature Review Template + ChatGPT-4o + Google Scholar : Exploring Magical Combo with Persona Prompt Engineering
Date: 26th February 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/literature_review_template_%252b_chatgpt_4o_%252b_google_scholar_exploring_magical_combo_with_persona_prompt_engineering-29289 for pre-registration and more information about the seminar.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Introduction, Problem Statement to RO/RQ with Templates and AI-Assisted PRECISE Development for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:
Speaker: Dr. Thavamaran Kanesan
Title: Literature Review Template + ChatGPT-4o + Google Scholar : Exploring Magical Combo with Persona Prompt Engineering
Date: 26th February 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/literature_review_template_%252b_chatgpt_4o_%252b_google_scholar_exploring_magical_combo_with_persona_prompt_engineering-29289 for pre-registration and more information about the seminar.
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Dear postgraduate students,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies in collaboration with Sultan Abdul Samad Library is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Mastering Chapter 1: Building a Solid Foundation for Your Thesis for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:
Speaker: Dr. Syafila Kamarudin
Title: Mastering Chapter 1: Building a Solid Foundation for Your Thesis
Date: 26th February 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_mastering_chapter_1_building_a_solid_foundation_for_your_thesis-29385 for pre-registration and more information about the seminar.
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Universiti Putra Malaysia, through its School of Graduate Studies in collaboration with Sultan Abdul Samad Library is organizing Putra Sarjana seminar entitled Mastering Chapter 1: Building a Solid Foundation for Your Thesis for postgraduate students which will be held as follows:
Speaker: Dr. Syafila Kamarudin
Title: Mastering Chapter 1: Building a Solid Foundation for Your Thesis
Date: 26th February 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Platform: Online (Zoom)
Visit https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/putra_sarjana_seminar_on_mastering_chapter_1_building_a_solid_foundation_for_your_thesis-29385 for pre-registration and more information about the seminar.
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Assalamualaikum wbt. & Greetings,
Dear all Postgraduate Students,
Kindly be reminded that registration for continuing students via student portal is now available starting from 24th February – 16th March 2025. For those who encountered any issues regarding your registration, please be reminded on the following details:
1. Study status is ‘Dropped’: you are required to apply for reinstatement of your study status by contacting the Academic Unit, SGS
2. Your marks are still in the evaluation process: deadline for final exam evaluation is latest by 5th March 2025, therefore you may try to re register after the date
For further information, kindly contact sgs_academic@upm.edu.my.
Thank you.
Dear all Postgraduate Students,
Kindly be reminded that registration for continuing students via student portal is now available starting from 24th February – 16th March 2025. For those who encountered any issues regarding your registration, please be reminded on the following details:
1. Study status is ‘Dropped’: you are required to apply for reinstatement of your study status by contacting the Academic Unit, SGS
2. Your marks are still in the evaluation process: deadline for final exam evaluation is latest by 5th March 2025, therefore you may try to re register after the date
For further information, kindly contact sgs_academic@upm.edu.my.
Thank you.
SGS Official WhatsApp Hotline
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is now using WhatsApp as an official communication channel for inquiries and assistance.
💬 WhatsApp us at: +603-9769 4225
⏰ Operating hours: Monday – Friday during office hours. Closed on weekends & public holidays.
We look forward to serving you better with this new platform.
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The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) is now using WhatsApp as an official communication channel for inquiries and assistance.
💬 WhatsApp us at: +603-9769 4225
⏰ Operating hours: Monday – Friday during office hours. Closed on weekends & public holidays.
We look forward to serving you better with this new platform.
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Dear students,
In conjunction with the Ramadhan month, the operation hours of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) counter will be slightly different compared to the normal days.
Effective from 3rd March until 28th March 2025, the operation hours of SGS will be as the following:
Therefore, we request students to plan their appointments and visits to SGS according to the above-mentioned hours. For other inquiries, you may contact the related units at https://sgs.upm.edu.my/contact-3764 or WhatsApp us at +603-9769 4225.
Thank you for your cooperation. We wish you all a blessed and meaningful Ramadhan month ahead.
Best wishes!
The Management
School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia
In conjunction with the Ramadhan month, the operation hours of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS) counter will be slightly different compared to the normal days.
Effective from 3rd March until 28th March 2025, the operation hours of SGS will be as the following:
Therefore, we request students to plan their appointments and visits to SGS according to the above-mentioned hours. For other inquiries, you may contact the related units at https://sgs.upm.edu.my/contact-3764 or WhatsApp us at +603-9769 4225.
Thank you for your cooperation. We wish you all a blessed and meaningful Ramadhan month ahead.
Best wishes!
The Management
School of Graduate Studies
Universiti Putra Malaysia
[ BRIEFING FOR NEW POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SECOND SEMESTER 2024/2025 ]
Dear new postgraduate student,
Welcome to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and thank you for choosing UPM as the platform for your postgraduate studies. Please be informed that following are the details for the New Postgraduate Students Briefing for Second Semester of 2024/2025:
Date : 8th March 2025 (Saturday)
Time : 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Platform : Zoom Meeting and Youtube Live Streaming (@sgsupm)
Dress Code : Formal
Registration : https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/briefing_for_new_postgraduate_students_second_semester_2024_2025-29451
Please be reminded that ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY!
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Dear new postgraduate student,
Welcome to Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and thank you for choosing UPM as the platform for your postgraduate studies. Please be informed that following are the details for the New Postgraduate Students Briefing for Second Semester of 2024/2025:
Date : 8th March 2025 (Saturday)
Time : 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Platform : Zoom Meeting and Youtube Live Streaming (@sgsupm)
Dress Code : Formal
Registration : https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/briefing_for_new_postgraduate_students_second_semester_2024_2025-29451
Please be reminded that ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY!
Thank you.
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UGM-CMU Webinar on Forest Conservation – March 7, 2025
The Central Mindanao University (CMU), Philippines, in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Webinar on Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovative Strategies in Managing Protected Forests for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability .
🔹 Theme: "Collaborative Pathways for Global Forest Sustainability"
📅 Date: March 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MYT)
📍 Platform: Zoom
This webinar will bring together experts, researchers, and students to explore key topics, including:
🌱 Community Support for Protected Area Management
🦅 Wildlife Management in Protected Forests
🌳 Forest Monitoring and Conservation Strategies
For more details, please refer to the attached publicity material and program.
Thank you.
The Central Mindanao University (CMU), Philippines, in collaboration with Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Indonesia, is pleased to invite you to the upcoming Webinar on Challenges, Opportunities, and Innovative Strategies in Managing Protected Forests for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainability .
🔹 Theme: "Collaborative Pathways for Global Forest Sustainability"
📅 Date: March 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM (MYT)
📍 Platform: Zoom
This webinar will bring together experts, researchers, and students to explore key topics, including:
🌱 Community Support for Protected Area Management
🦅 Wildlife Management in Protected Forests
🌳 Forest Monitoring and Conservation Strategies
For more details, please refer to the attached publicity material and program.
Thank you.
POSTPONEMENT OF EVENT: BRIEFING AND OATH-TAKING CEREMONY FOR NEW POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS, SECOND SEMESTER, 2024/2025
Dear students,
We regret to inform you that the briefing will be postponed as per the information below:
Date : 22nd March 2025 (Saturday)
Time : 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Platform : Zoom Meeting and YouTube Live Streaming (@sgsupm)
Dress Code : Formal
Registration : https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/briefing_for_new_postgraduate_students_second_semester_2024_2025-29451
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Thank you.
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Dear students,
We regret to inform you that the briefing will be postponed as per the information below:
Date : 22nd March 2025 (Saturday)
Time : 8.00 am – 1.00 pm
Platform : Zoom Meeting and YouTube Live Streaming (@sgsupm)
Dress Code : Formal
Registration : https://sgs.upm.edu.my/activities/briefing_for_new_postgraduate_students_second_semester_2024_2025-29451
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Thank you.
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Invitation to the 4th International Conference on Governance and Development (ICGD4)
Dear all,
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) invites you to participate in the 4th International Conference on Governance and Development . This conference will be held on 31 July to 2 August 2025, with pre conference workshops on 30 July 2025, at Kasetsart University Bangkhen, Bangkok, Thailand.
ICGD is a biennial conference launched by CPAf-UPLB in 2018, providing a venue for students, academics, professionals, and experts to meet and exchange ideas, share best and innovative practices, and foster partnerships for good governance and societal development.
The submission of extended abstracts for paper and poster presentations via the ICGD4 Management Tool (conftool.net/icgd4/register.php) will begin on 15 March 2025, and the deadline of submission of abstracts is on 21 April 2025. Registration for conference participation is ongoing now.
For more details, please refer to the following links:
* Conference Overview: bit.ly/ICGD4ConferenceOverview
* Submission Guidelines: bit.ly/ICGD4GuidelinesV2
* Registration Process: bit.ly/ICGD4Registration
Feel free to contact the Conference Secretariat for further enquiries at icgd.uplb@up.edu.ph.
Dear all,
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) invites you to participate in the 4th International Conference on Governance and Development . This conference will be held on 31 July to 2 August 2025, with pre conference workshops on 30 July 2025, at Kasetsart University Bangkhen, Bangkok, Thailand.
ICGD is a biennial conference launched by CPAf-UPLB in 2018, providing a venue for students, academics, professionals, and experts to meet and exchange ideas, share best and innovative practices, and foster partnerships for good governance and societal development.
The submission of extended abstracts for paper and poster presentations via the ICGD4 Management Tool (conftool.net/icgd4/register.php) will begin on 15 March 2025, and the deadline of submission of abstracts is on 21 April 2025. Registration for conference participation is ongoing now.
For more details, please refer to the following links:
* Conference Overview: bit.ly/ICGD4ConferenceOverview
* Submission Guidelines: bit.ly/ICGD4GuidelinesV2
* Registration Process: bit.ly/ICGD4Registration
Feel free to contact the Conference Secretariat for further enquiries at icgd.uplb@up.edu.ph.