PhD

Chemistry

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Foreign:$ 3.54 k / Year(s) Deadline: Nov 2, 2024
301–350 place StudyQA ranking:3311 Duration:3 years

In the Graduate Major of Chemistry we aim to help students acquire fundamental knowledge of matter-related phenomena and advanced specialized skills. Students will work independently on new challenges and develop their inquisitive skills, enabling them to explore the deep truths of chemistry, such as creation of new materials and discovery of the nature of various matter-related phenomena. Students will thereby fully contribute to achieving a prosperous society.

In the Doctoral Program, we aim to cultivate individuals who possess a broad outlook based on both fundamental knowledge of matter and advanced specialized academic ability, and who can contribute to the development and application of natural science as a leader in a specialized field of chemistry.

Ideal Candidates

  • Those with a curiosity and inquisitiveness about the various phenomena related to the material world
  • Those who have already acquired fundamental concepts and ways of thinking in chemistry, as well as the ability to apply them
  • Those who can contemplate logically and concentrate on tackling problems
  • Those who have the desire to work independently on new challenges in chemistry, and contribute to the advancement of science and technology, and society
  • Those who have the language skills necessary for participating in an international arena

In the Doctoral Program, through lectures of "cutting-edge colloquiums," and based on the broad knowledge in chemistry acquired in the master's degree program, students can acquire diverse knowledge on the newest research broadly related to chemistry. Also, with the "cutting-edge chemistry research training," students get practical training in presenting research results. The program is designed to enable students to develop their expertise and enhance creativity through doctoral thesis research.

600-Level Courses

  • Seminar in Chemistry S4
  • Laboratory Training of Advanced Chemistry I
  • Seminar in Chemistry F3
  • Basic Exercises in Global Presentation
  • Advanced Exercises in Global Presentation
  • Advanced Laboratory Work in Chemistry I
  • Advanced Laboratory Work in Chemistry III
  • Advanced Laboratory Work in Chemistry V
  • Laboratory Training of Advanced Chemistry III
  • Seminar in Chemistry S3
  • Seminar in Chemistry S5
  • Basic Exercises in Global Presentation
  • Advanced Exercises in Global Presentation
  • Advanced Exercise in Chemistry
  • Advanced Exercises in Global Presentation
  • Advanced Laboratory Work in Chemistry II
  • Advanced Laboratory Work in Chemistry IV
  • Advanced Laboratory Work in Chemistry VI
  • Laboratory Training of Advanced Chemistry II
  • Laboratory Training of Advanced Chemistry IV
  • Seminar in Chemistry F4
  • Seminar in Chemistry F5
  • Advanced Exercises in Global Presentation

Eligibility

  1. Persons who have successfully obtained a degree equivalent to a Master's degree or a professional degree at a university or college outside Japan, or who are expected to do so by March 31, 2017.
  2. Persons who have obtained a Master's degree or a professional degree in Japan.
  3. Persons who do not meet the eligibility conditions (1) or (2) but are individually assessed and recognized by the Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduate School as having academic abilities equivalent to or higher than that of a holder of a Master's degree or professional degree and are at least 24 years old by March 31, 2017.

*Those who request the Individual Assessment of Admission Eligibility to apply under the eligibility condition A(4), A(5) or B(3) are required to submit the application form and supplemental documents along with the application documents. -Applicants will be informed of the result of their individual assessment of admission eligibility in early December 2016.

*Applicants who apply under the eligibility condition A(3) may be required to submit the application form for the Individual Assessment of Admission Eligibility and supplemental documents according to applicant's academic background. Applicants who apply under A(3) should consult the Admissions Division before applying. 

*Japanese citizens, not residing in Japan, who satisfy the above conditions and have a visas* which enable him/her to stay for a long period in the country where he/she lives may apply for this program. Applicants who are Japanese citizens should consult the Admission Division before applying.

 *Permanent residence, Student visa, Work visa, etc. (Working holiday visas, tourist visas, short-term stay visas, etc. are not valid for the purpose of applying for this program.)

N.B. The admission of applicants expecting to graduate from a university or college will be revoked should the applicant fail to graduate or obtain a Master's or professional degree by March 31, 2017.

Application Requirements

  • Application Form (attached form: original, no photocopies)
  • Field of Study and Study Program [Research Proposal] (attached form)
  • Official Academic Transcripts from both undergraduate and graduate schools (originals or certified copies)
  • Certificate of Graduation or Expected Graduation from both undergraduate and graduate schools (originals or certified copies). If the applicant graduated or is graduating early or has skipped a grade or year,  please submit an official document or letter issued by the school indicating such fact.
  • Summary of Thesis or Research (free format)
    1) For applicants to the Master's program: an outline of your study or research in your undergraduate course.
    2) For applicants to the Doctoral program: a summary of your thesis or, if the applicant has not written a Master's thesis, please submit a summary of the Master's program research.
    [Applicants for the Doctoral Program under eligibility condition B (3) are not required to submit this.]
  • English Proficiency Test Score Report (original, no photocopies)
  • Evaluation Sheet with Recommendation (in a single document) from a supervisor or head of department or similar official of the last university attended to verify the potential of the applicant (attached form) (original, no photocopies)
  • Consent of a Tokyo Institute of Technology Faculty Member. Attach a printout of email correspondence or any other proof to verify that a Tokyo Tech faculty member has consented to be the applicant's academic supervisor during the intended period of study at Tokyo Tech.
  • Applicant's Passport (one photocopy of the page or pages with the applicant's name, nationality, date of birth and photo). *A Japanese citizen must also submit one photocopy of the page or pages of his/her passport that shows visas obtained in the country where he/she lives.
  • Application Fee: ¥30,000 (JPY). Applicants must pay the stated application fee by credit card within the application payment period.  
    Payment Period : September 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Scholarships

MEXT Scholarship(University Recommendation -SGU-)

Applicants with outstanding academic performance records have the chance to apply for the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend, \147,000 (JPY) for Master's Program students and \148,000 (JPY) for Doctoral Program students. (*This stipend is subject to change as specified by the regulations of the MEXT Scholarship program.) Traveling expenses are not provided from MEXT. This scholarship will be paid from April 2017 to March 2018 (12 months). The scholarship period can be extended under some conditions specified by MEXT. Successful MEXT Scholarship recipients are not required to pay admission or tuition fees. The number of awards is very limited.

NOTE: The applicant will be required to withdraw from the scholarship if he/she is applying to more than one program which will be supported by MEXT scholarship or he/she is applying to Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship and MEXT scholarship simultaneously.

JASSO

Applicants who enroll in Tokyo Tech without other scholarship have the chance to apply for the "Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students" from the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).

Please note that those who are granted any other scholarship cannot apply to receive this scholarship simultaneously. The monthly amount of this scholarship is ¥48,000 (JPY). The monthly amount is subject to change as specified by JASSO. This scholarship will be paid from April, 2017 to March, 2018 (12 months). You should pay the admission and tuition fees even if you are selected as a recipient of this scholarship.

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