Joining Our Group [Master/Ph.D. Candidates]

Welcome

Below is a step-by-step guide to the application process, including information about key scholarship opportunities such as the MEXT Scholarship and the Rotary Scholarship.

Step 1: Initial Inquiry

Research Interest

• Review the Principal Investigator’s (PI) research areas and ongoing projects on our website. Check out our publication and patent as well. Ensure that your interests align with our work.
• Check the laboratory website to learn more about broader research directions.
• Check out how we work to learn about how we work in our group.
• Check out what you learn to learn about what you can learn in our group.

Contact the PI

Email the Principal Investigator (PI) with the following:

• Your CV
• Your transcript (with English translation if necessary)
• A brief statement of research interests
• Any publications or relevant experience (optional)
• Scholarship you want to apply (check this page for details) (optional)

You can find the PI's email at this page.

Preliminary Meeting

If your background and research goals match our focus, you may be invited for a virtual (via Zoom) or in-person (if you are nearby us) meeting to discuss potential projects and funding opportunities.

Step 2: Financial Support

• If you plan to apply for scholarships, please check this page.
• If you consider self-financing your study, please check this page.

Step 3: Admission Process

Once you have secured funding through a scholarship or decide to fund ourself:

1. Submit a Formal Application

   • Apply for admission to the graduate school through the university’s official application portal: https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/admissions/graduate/
   • Our master program (100% in English): https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/curriculum/graduate/master/
   • Our Ph.D program (100% in English): https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/curriculum/graduate/doctoral/

2. Complete Admission Requirements:
   Submit the required documents and send to us via post mail (i.e. EMS)

3. Visa Application
   Upon acceptance, the university will assist with the Certificate of Eligibility (CoE) required for your student visa application.