Contact
National Institute for Materials Science
Sengen 1-2-1, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0047, JapanFAQ
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How does the ICYS program differ from other postdoctoral programs?
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ICYS research fellows are free to propose their own research subjects, whereas normal postdoctoral programs request researchers to work on predeter-minded subjects. In addition, ICYS research fellows can fully exploit NIMS’ high-quality research environment for their projects.
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How do you access applications? What aspects are most important?
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Submitted applications will be reviewed by NIMS researchers with expertise in the applicants’ areas of research interest. Applicants who make it through this process will be asked to come for an interview which includes a 30-miniute oral presentation and a 30-minute Q&A session. We are particularly interested in the quality of the research papers applicants have published and the originality and innovativeness of their research proposals.
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Who should Apply for the ICYS program ?
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Applicants should be willing to fully dedicate themselves to their research without fear or failure. Complete commitment is the key to making new discoveries and gaining valuable experience, even if the one fails to produce the desired result.
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I would like to Know the detail of the screening process.
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Information on the detail of the screening process cannot be provided.
