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An Introduction to the OIST Graduate University

An Introduction to the OIST Graduate University. Okinawa is the location of a new graduate university in Japan. OIST. The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). World-class research and education Scientific advancement contributing to economic development

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An Introduction to the OIST Graduate University

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  1. An Introduction to the OIST Graduate University

  2. Okinawa is the location of a new graduate university in Japan OIST

  3. The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) • World-class research and education • Scientific advancement contributing to economic development • All teaching and research conducted in English

  4. OIST Executives Executive 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. Robert W. BaughmanFormer Associate Director, NINDS, NIH Board of Governors16 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

  5. OIST:A Truly International Environment Professors Researchers Students

  6. OIST 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)

  7. OIST Non-Departmental Structure

  8. Research at OIST 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 Presentation Venue / Date & Time

  9. OISTLaboratories

  10. Graduate Education at OIST • I5 year doctoral program • Applications for 2014 admission now open

  11. Study in the OIST Graduate School • Interdisciplinary program leading to a PhD • English language for teaching and research “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

  12. OIST 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

  13. Integrated Five-year Program • 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

  14. OIST Grad Student Financial Support All students receive an internationally competitive support package, and on-campus housing. • 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

  15. Student Career Development • 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

  16. 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

  17. Other Student Opportunities at OIST OIST International Workshops and Courses Research Internship Program

  18. Apply for Admission • Email study@oist.jp for more information • Visit www.oist.jpfor 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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