Learn more about curriculum, designed to help the Institute of Science Tokyo students to carry out their research at NIMS.
Program Structure
Curriculum Policy
NIMS researchers will serve as Visiting Professors (NIMS) of School of Materials and Chemical Technology. Together with faculty members of the School of Materials and Chemical Technology who will serve as secondary advisors, will provide principal guidance to the doctoral students from admission to the degree completion. Students conducting doctoral research through this program will be employed as NIMS Junior Researchers for contributing to the research work at NIMS.
Establishment of the program
NIMS and Institute of Science Tokyo have strongly cooperated in education and research in the field of materials science, and have launched Institute of Science Tokyo – NIMS Joint Graduate School Program. The new program will enable doctoral students to obtain a degree while gaining research experience at NIMS as NIMS Junior Researcher. By the cooperative agreement, it is aimed to stimulate the research activities of doctoral students in the field of materials science, and to foster the next generation of world-class researchers.
Education Policy and Study Guides of Institute of Science Tokyo
Education Policy
https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/0/about/policies/education
Please see the university website for the information, including the following three main policies.
- Diploma Policy
- Curriculum Policy
- Admissions Policy
Study Guides
https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/student/students/life/resources
The Graduate School Study Guide describes completion requirements for the Doctoral Program in Materials Science and Engineering and the Doctoral Program in Chemical Science and Engineering.
Student Seminar
Student Seminar is part of the curriculum, all students and faculty members in the program attend. It is designed for the students to discuss their research results with other researchers and develop their presentation skills in English. It also aims to promote more comprehensive understanding of the research performed at NIMS. Each presentation at the seminar is evaluated by all faculty members.