The Human Science International Course in the Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, invites Graduate School students studying outside of Japan to the 2016 Human Science Summer School. Those of you eligible and interested in the education of our International Course are encouraged to apply. We offer financial support and course credits, as well as course education and laboratory experience.
The Human Science Summer School provides a program consisting of 15 lectures of 90 min. (mornings) in combination with research experience at a laboratory of a faculty member of your choosing (afternoons). The lecture course, Advanced Design and Technologies for Human Science, is designed as an overview of the whole curriculum of the Human Science International Course.
Dates
August 29 - September 8, 2016
arrival on August 26 (Fri), and departure on September 9 (Fri)
Location
Ohashi Campus, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
# of invited participants
Three to five (3-5) Graduate School students studying outside Japan.
Eligibility of applicants
(1) Graduate School students of universities/institutes outside Japan.
(2) Those who are interested in education and research of our Human Science International Course.
(3) Those with sufficient English capability to follow 15 lectures and do laboratory work.
(4) Those who can get a recommendation from their current supervisor.
Program
(1) 15 lectures of 90 minutes each;
(2) Explanations and demonstrations of research laboratories and facilities under supervision of faculty members of our Human Science International Course.
Credits
We will certify 2 credits to those who come from universities with which our Graduate School or Kyushu University has a mutual student exchange program and complete 15 lectures. The list of our partner universities is here.
Financial support
Full or partial support is provided for (1) an economy-class air ticket to and from Japan, (2) accommodation, and (3) meals. The total amount may vary among participants, taking account of the participants’ total amount of air fares, our budget, and whether you have support from your university or not.
Accommodation
You will stay at a dormitory room with a kitchenette and free LAN.
Program schedule
-26 Aug (Fri): arrival at Fukuoka airport
-27, 28 Aug (Sat, Sun): orientation and sightseeing
-29 Aug (Mon): administration, start of lecture series and laboratory work, welcome party
-30 Aug - 2 Sep (Tue-Fri): lectures and laboratory work
-3, 4 Sep (Sat, Sun): bus tour and sightseeing
-5, 6 Sep (Mon, Tue): lectures and laboratory work
-7 Sep (Wed): presentation preparation, free time
-8 Sep (Thu): final presentations and farewell party
-9 Sep (Fri): check-out and departure from Fukuoka.
Syllabus of lectures (PDF).
Applications
Application documents
(1) an application form (Excel file, PDF file, ReadMe file)
(2) a recommendation letter from your supervisor
(3) transcript of your academic record (BA and MA, if available)
(4) a letter of motivation in English, >800 words, describing why you are interested in joining the Summer School transcript of your academic record (BA and MA, if available)
Submission deadline
13 June (Mon), 2016, 17:00 JST (Japan Standard Time)
Screening
-The participants will be selected on basis of academic records and supervisor recommendation(s);
-We give priority to MA students and encourage faculty staff to apply. Please note that Undergraduate or Doctoral students cannot apply. There is no age limit.
Acceptance notification
We will inform you through an acceptance/rejection notification within 2 weeks after the document submission deadline.
Submission & questions
Please send the above 4 application documents (in .pdf) by e-mail to
Ass. Prof. Gerard Remijn at
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://www.hs.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/2016SummerSchool/CFP/