Green Magnetic Materials Group

Explore Magnetic Materials With Us

Opportunities to join the Green Magnetic Materials Group

Joining as an Intern

The NIMS internship route is designed for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students who want a short, hands-on research stay at NIMS, typically for up to 90 days. Depending on the call and your status, support may include a daily allowance and accommodation, but acceptance is competitive and not guaranteed.

How to Apply

  • Select a host researcher from NIMS Staff who has a SAMURAI profile
  • Email the researcher directly with CV attached. Intern applications proceed only through a host researcher at NIMS
  • Agree on a 1 to 3 month research plan, then prepare the application form, proof of enrollment, and official transcript
  • Allow time for internal screening, which may take around one month

A strong first email is usually brief: introduce your research interests, explain why the lab is a good fit, propose a concrete internship idea, and state your available dates.

Doing a Master/PhD

The most common doctoral route is the NIMS Graduate Program, where you enroll at a partner university, for example the University of Tsukuba, and carry out your thesis research at NIMS under a supervisor affiliated with both institutions.

Key Steps

  • Email Dr. Sepehri-Amin as a potential supervisor first to confirm research fit and the most appropriate degree program
  • Apply to the NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship
  • Apply to the partner university according to its official entrance procedures and timeline
  • Check language and examination requirements carefully, including TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC where relevant

For students committed to magnetism, magnetic materials, and advanced characterization or modeling, this pathway offers a strong research environment with direct access to NIMS facilities and collaborators.

Already Enrolled in a PhD Abroad?

If you are already a PhD student at an overseas partner institution, the International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) can offer a medium-term stay at NIMS, typically for 6 to 12 months.

This route is generally coordinated through your home university during the annual application cycle and can include financial support, accommodation, and visa assistance.