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 April 2024 is now open.
Partner universities with ICGP agreement
Canada
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| University of Waterloo | 2018/10/13 | Dr. Lisa Pokrajac |
United States of America
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian University of Science and Technology | 2016/5/3 | TBA |
Netherlands
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| University of Twente | 2009/3/12 | Prof. W.G. van der Wiel |
Germany
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Technische Universitat Darmstadt | 2019/6/5 | TBA |
Poland
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Warsaw University of Technology | 2005/3/29 | Prof. Malgorzata Lewandowska Prof. Wojciech Swieszkowski |
Czech Republic
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Charles University | 2002/2/7 | TBA |
| University of Pardubice | 2009/4/20 | Prof. Malek Jiri |
France
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| University of Caen Normandy | 2021/5/31 | TBA |
| Univeristy of Rennes 1 | 2013/10/29 | Dr. Fabien Grasset |
| Grenoble Alpes University | 2023/3/17 | Collège doctoral Collège doctoral |
Hungary
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Budapest University of Techonolgy and Economics | 2008/12/1 | Dr. Barsony Istvan Dr. Janos Volk Dr. Andras Palinkas |
India
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | 2022/12/22 | Prof. Bhuvanesh Srinivasan |
Vietnam
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Materials Science | 2013/9/9 | TBA |
Taiwan
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chulalongkorn University | 2018/4/24 | Prof. Suwabun Chirachanchai |
Malaysia
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Institut Teknologi Bandung | 2014/12/9 | International Relations Office ITB |
Australia
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Flinders University | 2011/7/19 | Institute for Nanoscale Science & Technology |
Korea
| University | Year Inaugurated | University Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul National University | 2020/9/11 | Ms. Veronica Park |
| Korea University | 2023/5/11 | Global Program Coordinator,Administration Office of College of Engineering |
* University of the Philippines, has become the partner university of International Cooperative Graduate Program (year Inaugurated : 29 July 2022).
University Contact is Committee on Institutional Linkages, College of Engineering
* Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), has become the partner university of International Cooperative Graduate Program (year Inaugurated : 22 December 2022).
University Contact is Prof. Bhuvanesh Srinivasan, Department of Metallurgical & Materials
Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
* Université Grenoble Alpes, has become the partner university of International Cooperative Graduate Program (year Inaugurated : 17 March 2023).
University Contact is Maison du doctorat Jean Kuntzmann, Collège doctoral, Université Grenoble Alpes
* Korea University, has become the partner university of International Cooperative Graduate Program (year Inaugurated : 11 May 2023).
University Contact is Global Program Coordinator, Administration Office of College of Engineering, Korea University
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.
To find a NIMS researcher who matches with your research interests and topics, please see the SAMURAI database. You can search by research field, paper titles or keywords.
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 Institutional Alliance 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.