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 publications and patents as well. Ensure your interests align with our work.
• Visit the laboratory website to learn more about broader research directions.
• Read how we work to understand our working style.
• Read what you learn to see what skills and knowledge you can gain in our group.

Contact the PI

Email the Principal Investigator (PI) with the following:

• Your CV
• Your transcript (with English translation if necessary)
• Any publications or relevant experience (optional)
• Scholarship you want to apply for (check this page for details) (optional)
• [MUST] Read one of our journal papers (see the PDF files in this link), and tell us which topic you are interested in and how you will contribute to our research

You can find the PI’s email on this page. I won't reply to any email without above following items.

Preliminary Meeting

If your background and research goals match our focus, you may be invited for a virtual meeting (via Zoom) or an in-person meeting (if you are nearby) 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 decided to fund yourself:

1. Submit a Formal Application
2. Apply for admission to the graduate school through the university’s official application portal: https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/admissions/graduate/
3. Our Master’s program (100% in English): https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/curriculum/graduate/master/

4. Our Ph.D. program (100% in English): https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/curriculum/graduate/doctoral/

5. Complete Admission Requirements
   Submit the required documents and send them to us via postal mail (e.g., EMS).

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