About ICYS

ICYS maintains an international environment where foreign researchers can focus on their work free of language barriers.

ICYS funds research expenses so that researchers are free to conduct research based on their own ideas. They can also participate in academic conferences and pursue collaboration with domestic and overseas researchers as they wish.

The mentor system enables talented NIMS researchers to guide ICYS researchers in their research while ensuring maximum respect of the independence of the latter. Talented researchers from around the world participate as mentors.

Support staff provides assistance with English-language issues.

Specialized technicians provide technical support for shared equipment such as the facility’s electron microscope. ICYS offers a range of other support geared to enable researchers to conduct their research independently, including assistance with the drafting of patent applications and outside funding proposals.

A clerical staff with excellent English skills provides assistance with a range of NIMS clerical, purchasing, and other procedures. Researchers can also make use of the main NIMS support system to help them get acclimated to life in Japan, deal with emergencies, and obtain other assistance as needed.

NIMS has access to some of the world’s most advanced equipment. Shared equipment such as a nanofoundry and electron microscope are also available for researchers’ use.

An orientation provides information needed in order to conduct research at ICYS, and lab tours are offered as needed to introduce researchers to NIMS research facilities.