An Introduction to the OIST Graduate University

Okinawa is the location of a new

graduate university in Japan

OIST

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• World-class research and education

• Scientific advancement contributing to economic development

• All teaching and research conducted in English

The Okinawa Institute of Science and The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)Technology Graduate University (OIST)

OIST ExecutivesOIST ExecutivesExecutive Officers

President and CEO: Dr. Jonathan DorfanFormer Head of SLAC (Stanford)

Advisor or board member at Oxford (UK)Max Planck (Germany) Weizmann (Israel)

Provost and Vice CEO: Dr. George Iwama Former President, UNBC

Board of Governors 16 Members including 4 Nobel Laureates*

Dr. Jerome Friedman*, Dr. Tim Hunt*, Dr. Ichiro

Kanazawa, former Minister Koji Omi, Dr. Hiroko

Sho, Dr. Susumu Tonegawa*, Dr. Kiyoshi

Kurokawa, Dr Rita Colwell, Dr Hiroshi Komiyama,

Dr Cherry Murray, Dr Vijay Raghavan, Dr Takeshi

Yasumoto, Dr Akito Arima, Dr Torsten Weisel*

Dr. Jonathan Dorfan, Dr. Robert Baughman 　

OIST:OIST: A Truly International EnvironmentA Truly International Environment

Professors Researchers Students

OIST Research AchievementsOIST Research Achievements

• 48 Faculty Members (As of Jan 2014)

• 356 Researchers, of whom 168 are non-Japanese from about 30 countries (As of Jan 2014)

• More than 49 joint research projects worldwide （ FY2011)

• 443 research publications in （ FY2011)

• 18 patent applications, 8 accepted (FY2011)

OIST Non-Departmental StructureOIST Non-Departmental Structure

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About 50 cutting-edge laboratories conducting research in a range of fields form the hub of the OIST Graduate University

State-of-the-art laboratory buildings provide an outstanding environment for modern day research and education

Individual laboratories are very well equipped for all research requirements

Purpose-built to promote interdisciplinary interactions

Research at OISTResearch at OIST

OISTOIST LaboratoriesLaboratories　　

Graduate Education at OIST Graduate Education at OIST

• 5 year doctoral program• Applications for 2014 admission now open

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Interdisciplinary program leading to a PhD

English language for teaching and research

Study in the OIST Graduate SchoolStudy in the OIST Graduate School

“OIST … established in the dawning decades of the 21st century to be a different kind of institution to serve the purposes of the emerging global, knowledge-based economy and interconnected world.”

Dr. Charles Vest, President Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Science and Technology.

Keynote Address at OIST Inauguration Ceremony

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OIST Program FeaturesOIST Program Features

• Small student intake ensures an excellent staff to student ratio

• Emphasis on creativity and exchange

• Customized curriculum for individualized education

• From the very beginning, students work side by side with world-class faculty and researchers in research units

• Participation in fields outside area of specialization is encouraged by rotation system

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• two years of pre-thesis training:- three research rotations in year 1,- thesis proposal in year 2- selected courses

• three years of thesis research

• students with BSc take 5 years to finish.

• students with MSc may finish in less time

Integrated Integrated Five-year ProgramFive-year Program

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All students receive an internationally competitive support package, and on-campus housing.

OIST Grad Student Financial SupportOIST Grad Student Financial Support

• Financial support - 2.4 million yen per year (paid as a research assistantship)- 0.54 million yen tuition (paid by OIST)

• Housing at Student Rate

• Travel support for conferences

• Professional Development course prepares students for positions in leading academic and industrial research laboratories

• Being at the hub of a global network provides visibility and opportunities to kick-start an international career in science

• OIST faculty connect students with researchers from other leading universities and research institutes in Japan and worldwide

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Student Career DevelopmentStudent Career Development 　

Gap Period Program Gap Period Program For students graduating in March (like many Japanese universities) who need to fill the gap until OIST classes begin in September

Registered as an OIST PhD Student, and receive OIST support

Residential intensive training at partner institutions• English language for Japanese and other non-English speakers• Japanese language and culture for non-Japanese speakers• Laboratory placement to reinforce language training

Other Student Opportunities at OISTOther Student Opportunities at OIST

OIST International Workshops and CoursesResearch Internship Program

Apply for AdmissionApply for Admission

• Email study@oist.jp for more information• Visit www.oist.jp for general information about OIST• Visit groups.oist.jp/grad/admissions for application guide

• Important dates:– Admissions now open for 2015

• International applications close end November 2014• Domestic applications close end December 2014

– Courses start in September– Early start “Gap Period” options from April and beyond:

• Language Training • Research Experience

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