Apply by January 24 | Nanotechnoloy Research Opportunity in Japan

Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 NanoJapan:
International Research Experience for Undergraduates program. The
program is directed by Rice University and The University of Tulsa and
is supported by an NSF Partnerships for International Research &
Education (NSF-PIRE) grant. This summer program seeks to cultivate
interest in nanotechnology among young U.S. undergraduate students,
and encourages such students to pursue graduate study and academic
research in the physical sciences.

The NanoJapan program will provide U.S. undergraduates with structured
research opportunities in Japanese university laboratories with
Japanese mentors focused on the study of THz dynamics of
nanostructures. The program is well-suited to engineering or physics
students with a keen interest in this area of nanotechnology research.
Applications are accepted from eligible students from universities
nationwide.

The 12-week, summer program includes:

• A three week Orientation Program in Tokyo that includes Introductory Japanese Language Classes, Introduction to Japanese Society & Culture Seminar, and an Introduction to Nanoscale Science and THz Dynamics Seminar.

• Nanotechnology Research Internships with leading nanotechnology laboratories in Japan. Potential research host universities include Keio University, the University of Tokyo, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Chiba University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Osaka Institute of Technology, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Hokkaido University.

• Re-Entry Program including communication skills and career developments seminars and the presentation of a topical research poster on the summer internship at the Rice Quantum Institute's Summer Research Colloquium.

To be eligible to apply for the NanoJapan: International Research
Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) program students must be:

• Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking freshman or sophomore at a U.S. institution of higher education;
• A U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
• In good academic standing and not currently under any academic suspension or other disciplinary action at your home university;
• Able to express a demonstrated interest in the field of nanotechnology as it relates to THz dynamics of nanostructures

All eligible students with a strong interest in physics-related
nanotechnology research and desire to study in Japan are encouraged to
apply. Women, underrepresented groups, and students from schools with
limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply.
Community college students who plan to matriculate to a four-year
university and major in physics or engineering are also strongly
encouraged to apply. No prior Japanese language experience is
required, though applicants should be able to express a demonstrated
interest in the study of Japanese language and/or culture.

Application Deadline: Online applications must be submitted by January
24, 2014 and two letters of recommendation must be received by
February 1.

For more information on the NanoJapan program, including the program
schedule, eligibility and benefits, and to access the online
application please seehttp://nanojapan.rice.edu.

NanoJapan Student Profiles: Interested students, faculty, and staff
may also want to review the 2013 NanoJapan Student Profiles to learn
more about the NanoJapan experience and the type of research that
student's in this program conduct while inJapan. See
http://nanojapan.rice.edu/people_undergrads_2013.shtml.

For questions please email nanojapan@rice.edu

Sarah Phillips
Manager, TeraNano PIRE Education & International Initiatives
Rice University

NanoJapan: IREU Program
6100 Main St., ECE - MS 378
Houston, TX 77005
Email: nanojapan@rice.edu
Website: http://nanojapan.rice.edu/
Student Profiles: http://nanojapan.rice.edu/people_undergrads_2013.shtml

Program Awards & Recognition
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2013 National Academy of Engineering "Infusing Real World Experiences
Into Engineering Education" Profile:
http://tinyurl.com/2013NAE-NanoJapan-Pg-35

2013 NASPA Best Practices in International Higher Education Award:
http://tinyurl.com/2013NASPA-NanoJapan

2008 IIE Hesikell Award 'Best Practice in Study Abroad':
http://tinyurl.com/2008Heiskell-NanoJapan