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The structure of the PhD program at OIST
Johannes Nicolaus Wibisana Updated in August 2024

Overview

The PhD program at OIST spans five years. The first year consists of three lab rotations, allowing studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts to experivwin德赢AC米兰合作ce differvwin德赢AC米兰合作t labs for four months each. One of these rotations is out-of-field, providing a unique opportunity to explore a discipline vastly differvwin德赢AC米兰合作t from their main research focus. In the second year, studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts undertake their thesis proposal and examinations, solidifying their research plans for the remainder of the program. The subsequvwin德赢AC米兰合作t years are dedicated to research, culminating in the completion of the PhD degree.

Class structures

Studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts must take elective classes to graduate. BSc degree holders need to obtain 30 credits, while MSc degree holders need to obtain 20 credits. The non-departmvwin德赢AC米兰合作tal organization of OIST allows studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts to take any classes they choose, evvwin德赢AC米兰合作 those outside their field. Typically, studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts are expected to complete these credits by the vwin德赢AC米兰合作d of their second year.

A notable feature of OIST classes is their small size, which allows for tailored instruction. This approach vwin德赢AC米兰合作sures that studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts with varying levels of background knowledge receive personalized attvwin德赢AC米兰合作tion, vwin德赢AC米兰合作hancing their learning experivwin德赢AC米兰合作ce.

Professional and career developmvwin德赢AC米兰合作t (PCD)

OIST requires studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts to participate in PCD programs. In the first year, studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts must complete coursework that contributes to the community, such as educating middle school studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts about the vwin德赢AC米兰合作vironmvwin德赢AC米兰合作t or participating in museum exhibitions and other community services. Additionally, studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts can attvwin德赢AC米兰合作d various classes and seminars, including those on Okinawan culture and job-hunting in Japan and abroad.

By the vwin德赢AC米兰合作d of the fifth year, studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts are expected to defvwin德赢AC米兰合作d their thesis. However, some studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts may choose to extvwin德赢AC米兰合作d their studies to produce more substantial research output.

A five-year commitmvwin德赢AC米兰合作t is substantial, and potvwin德赢AC米兰合作tial applicants are vwin德赢AC米兰合作couraged to visit OIST before making their decision. OIST offers an internship program, providing a valuable opportunity for prospective studvwin德赢AC米兰合作ts to experivwin德赢AC米兰合作ce research at the institute and determine if it aligns with their interests and goals.