International Student Intern Program in Misasa, Japan

Institute for Study of the Earth's Interior, Okayama University, Japan would like to invite applications for the 2010 International Student Intern Program.

http://www.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp/

- About the program: The annual Misasa International Student Intern Program, for master's and advanced undergraduate students, was designed to promote international collaborative research and education. During the intern program, students work closely with ISEI faculty members and their research groups on active ISEI research projects. Research at the ISEI generally falls into one of the following areas:

(1) Analytical Planetary Chemistry
(2) Experimental Planetary Physics

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact ISEI member for more information. The goals of this program are for participants to become acquainted with the state-of-the-art research facilities and activities at the ISEI, and to gain first-hand scientific research experience. At the conclusion of the program, an intern symposium is held for all participants to orally present their research results in English.

- Date and Period: From July 1 to August 11, 2010
- Eligibility: The program is open to advanced undergraduate (3rd to 4th year) and master’s course students majoring in earth sciences, physics, chemistry, materials sciences, or related fields, who have a strong interest in a career pursuing scientific research. Students from either within or outside Japan, regardless of nationality, are eligible to apply. Communication skills in English are required.
- Financial support: Travel expenses and daily living expenses will be fully covered, and accommodation in the Misasa guesthouse will be provided.
- Number of participants: About 10
- Application procedure: All application materials must be received by May 9, 2010 (12 pm, JST) to be considered. Notification of acceptance will be made by the middle of May 2010. See details a website.
- Contact information: For inquiries concerning the intern program, please contact Eizo Nakamura, the director of the ISEI misip10@pheasant.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp or any other ISEI faculty member.