International Cooperative Graduate Program (ICGP) is to accept graduate students from overseas universities which NIMS concluded the ICGP agreement with. Students can conduct part of their thesis work at NIMS with the co-supervision of NIMS researchers.
Application for the fellowship starting in Oct-Nov 2022 is open now.
Application closing date is 30 June 2022.
The result will be announced in Early August 2022. The fellowship starts in October - November 2022. The start date is negotiable.
Please see the application details for the ICGP partner universities.
Partner universities with ICGP agreement
Canada
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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University of Waterloo | 2018/10/13 | Dr. Lisa Pokrajac |
United States of America
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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The University of Tennessee | 2019/6/13 | Dr. Gretchen Neisler |
Georgia Institute of Technology | 2019/10/29 | Prof. Surya R Kalidindi |
Northwestern University | 2020/3/12 | Prof. Erik Luijten |
Norway
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology | 2016/5/3 | TBA |
Russian Federation
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Lomonosov Moscow State University | 2009/3/12 | Department for Internationalization Development |
Netherlands
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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University of Twente | 2009/3/12 | Prof. W.G. van der Wiel |
Germany
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Technische Universitat Darmstadt | 2019/6/5 | TBA |
Poland
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Warsaw University of Technology | 2005/3/29 | Prof. Malgorzata Lewandowska Prof. Wojciech Swieszkowski |
Czech Republic
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Charles University | 2002/2/7 | TBA |
University of Pardubice | 2009/4/20 | Prof. Malek Jiri |
France
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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University of Caen Normandy | 2021/5/31 | TBA |
Univeristy of Rennes 1 | 2013/10/29 | Dr. Fabien Grasset |
Hungary
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Budapest University of Techonolgy and Economics | 2008/12/1 | Dr. Barsony Istvan Dr. Janos Volk Dr. Andras Palinkas |
India
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Anna University | 2007/3/8 | Prof. R Jayave, Dr. Nallaiyan Rajendran |
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad | 2020/1/22 | Ms. Pantia A |
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | 2020/7/24 | TBA |
Indian Institute of Technology Varanasi | 2021/10/25 | TBA |
Taiwan
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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National Taiwan University | 2013/1/10 | Prof. Ying Chi Liao |
National Tsing Hua University | 2013/12/3 | Ms. Trina Mai |
National Cheng Kung University | 2020/7/8 | Ms. Sandy Huang |
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (formerly National Chiao Tung University) | 2020/7/15 | Ms. Patricia Hsieh |
Thailand
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Chulalongkorn University | 2018/4/24 | Prof. Suwabun Chirachanchai |
Malaysia
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia | 2014/5/28 | Ms. Zetty Raihan Hj Mohd Yassin |
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia | 2019/12/1 | TBA |
Indonesia
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Institut Teknologi Bandung | 2014/12/9 | International Relations Office ITB |
Australia
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Flinders University | 2011/7/19 | Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology |
Korea
University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
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Seoul National University | 2020/9/11 | Ms. Veronica Park |
Features
Through the ICGP agreement, the graduate students are able to conduct doctoral thesis research with the following conditions. NIMS supports research as well as living and studying abroad in Japan.There are many students working at NIMS using different student programs.
In and out of NIMS, the student will enjoy interactions with other students coming from different backgrounds.Find out more about student life on our newsletter NIMS NOW.
Duration of stay |
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6 to 12 months |
Research at NIMS |
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Main part of thesis research can be conducted in the program. Along with the student’s supervising professor, NIMS researcher co-supervises the research and thesis. |
Working language |
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English. Japanese language skills are helpful but not required. |
Visa |
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Arrangements supported by NIMS |
Financial support |
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NIMS provides living allowance and accommodation fee in Tsukuba. |
Accommodation |
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Residents for international researchers in Tsukuba, Ninomiya House |
Support during your stay |
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Extracurricular activities |
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How to find NIMS researchers
- SAMURAI database -
SAMURAI is an electronic database that aims to introduce NIMS researchers and their work to the public. Research publications in the profile are linked in the ‘NIMS Digital Library’, a digital archive of institutional activities in materials science that aims to serve both society and individual scientists.
Process for signing the ICGP agreement
The ICGP is open to universities outside of Japan, for collaborating research and graduate education in a field of materials sciences. To prepare for the ICGP agreement, it is required to develop working level arrangements with counterparts in the university and NIMS. When the working level agreements is formed, through circulation among the relevant bureaus in each organization, the ICGP agreement is finalized by the university dean and NIMS president. For more details, please contact NIMS Academic Collaboration Group.
Acceptance procedure of students
Based on the ICGP agreement between the university and NIMS, the application period opens 3 times a year. Students who belong to the partner universities send the application documents to the professor/office in charge. The students can find potential NIMS researchers on the SAMURAI database.
The universities select the candidates, then NIMS will arrange the prospective co-supervisor mentioned on the application. Online interviews may be conducted during the process. Upon final approval by the NIMS president, the student will be accepted at the ICGP. The administrative procedure for student acceptance, including visa and accommodation arrangement in Tsukuba, shall be taken care of by the NIMS host researcher.
The application documents and the specific procedure will be provided to the partner universities before the application period starts.