Graduate Program (Waseda University - NIMS Joint Graduate School)
Shinji Isogami 
, Principal Researcher in Magnetic Recording Materials Group, has concurrently served as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering , Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Waseda University, since September 2026.
I have begun accepting students from Japan and overseas, including working professionals, who wish to pursue a doctoral degree at Waseda University.
By leveraging the experimental facilities available at NIMS (see photo) together with a global network of researchers and collaborators, I conduct fundamental research aimed at developing new materials for spintronics and advancing next-generation storage devices toward practical applications.
An overview of our research activities is available here .
For those considering admission or transfer to Waseda University, laboratory visits and inquiries are welcome at any time. Please feel free to contact us .
Detailed information on the application and selection procedures is available on the website of the Waseda–NIMS Joint Graduate School Program , including the relevant application guidelines .
Applicants are required to submit an official score report from TOEIC, TOEFL, or IELTS. Those who wish to apply should therefore take one of these examinations in advance and ensure that the official score certificate is available by the time of application.
Available Financial Support (Combinable)
- NIMS Junior Researcher（~200,000 JPY/month）
- NIMS Junior Researcher Start-up（300,000 JPY）
- Scholarship for Fostering Researchers in Doctoral Programs at Waseda University（500,000 JPY/year）
- JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists（~200,000 JPY/month）
Major Experimental Facilities，Equipment (Accessible to Other Common Facilities in NIMS )
