For Prospective Graduate Students
Dr. Kozawa holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba, and I welcome graduate students who wish to pursue a master’s or PhD degree at Tsukuba while conducting research at NIMS. If this interests you, please reach out.
NIMS Graduate Program
Graduate students will be formally enrolled at the University of Tsukuba and conduct their research at NIMS in Tsukuba.
Master’s and Doctoral Program in Materials Innovation
We have a graduate program at the University of Tsukuba focused on materials science, offering both master’s and doctoral degrees. Entrance examinations are held in July and October each year. Note that the research assistant position “NIMS Junior Research Fellow Program” is called in March and July.
Double Degree Program (Master’s)
The University of Tsukuba and Université Grenoble Alpes offer a double degree program at the master’s level. Students from Université Grenoble Alpes can spend approximately one year at the University of Tsukuba and earn master’s degrees from both universities. We welcome students from Université Grenoble Alpes interested in conducting research in our group during their stay at Tsukuba.
Financial Support & Scholarships
NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship
The NIMS Junior Research Fellow Program provides a salary to graduate students conducting research at NIMS while enrolled at the University of Tsukuba. A start-up grant is also available upon joining.
See the section of Materials Innovation (Master's and Doctoral students).
MEXT Scholarship
The Japanese Government (MEXT) scholarship supports foreign students at Japanese universities. Applications are made through the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your country or through university recommendation.
University of Tsukuba
Internships
We always welcome undergraduate and master’s students as interns in our group. An internship is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our team, explore whether your research interests align with our ongoing projects, and experience life in Tsukuba before committing to a graduate program. If you are considering enrolling at the University of Tsukuba for your next degree, we especially encourage you to spend time with us as an intern first. Please feel free to contact us at any time to discuss opportunities.
How to Apply
For detailed application procedures and admission information, please visit the NIMS Graduate School admission pages for University of Tsukuba.