Obtain a graduate degree from Yokohama National University, by research at NIMS

The collaborative program “Specialization in Energy Materials” is established in 2 departments in the Graduate School of Engineering Science at Yokohama National University; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Ocean Engineering, and Department of Chemistry and Life Science.
The program is for Doctoral students, and the main campus is at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS). From program entry until completion of the doctoral degree, NIMS researchers and Yokohama National University professors jointly supervise the student's research and study.
Applicants for this program can apply for the NIMS Graduate Research Assistantship. Before university application, it is encouraged to contact a professor and inquire about opportunities. Please see this website and the website of Graduate School of Engineering Science and contact the professor directly.

Program Outlines

NEWS

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (October 2024 and April 2025 entry) is open. The application closing date is 30 May 2024.

NIMS Open House will be held on 26 May 2024 - an in-person opportunity for university students and prospective students to learn about NIMS, as well as exhibitions lab tours by each research center. You'll meet NIMS professors, current students and alumni and find out which of NIMS student programs fits your career. The event is in Japanese, but many staff are available in English. See the event website for the details.(only in Japanese)

Application for NIMS Graduate Assistantship (April 2024 entry) is open. The application closing date is 9 November 2023.