ISP2011 will consist of two parts. The Lecture Course will feature presentations by leading researchers from abroad and from Japan, including researchers based at TMDU. On the final day the ISP2011 International Symposium will be held. This symposium will feature presentations by invited researchers from overseas. In addition to these scientific aspects of the program, ISP2011 will also help participants meet researchers at TMDU and learn about opportunities for studying at the university.
The theme for ISP2011 is "Organ/Tissue Development and Regeneration - Fundamentals and Clinical Applications."
[PROGRAM]
1. INTRODUCTION & WELCOME RECEPTION (28th August, evening)
2. LECTURE COURSE (29th and 30th August)
29th August
1. Lecture Session*
* Sachiko Iseki
* Xiao Jing
* Akira Yamaguchi
* Tetsuya Taga
2. Introduction to the University
3. Campus Tour
4. Laboratory Visit, Part One
5. Poster Session / Panel Discussion
29th August
1. Lecture Session*
* Ichiro Sekiya
* Johan Hyllner
* Noriko Osumi
* Minoru Ueda
2. Laboratory Visit, Part Two
3. Optional Programs: Laboratory Visit Part 3, Introduction to Japanese language/culture
4. Social Hour
3. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM (31st August)*
Organ/Tissue Development and Regeneration - Fundamentals and Clinical Applications (tentative title)
* Masayuki Yoshida
* Noriko Osumi
* Emi Nishimura
* Johan Hyllner
(*The order of speakers is subject to change.)
Tokyo Medical and Dental University will provide financial support to international students / young scientists who are eligible and who are selected as financially-supported participants. Those who are interested in joining TMDU PhD course in the near future are especially welcome to apply for this program. The eligibility requirements and details of the program are set forth below.
1. FIELDS OF STUDY AND NUMBER OF GRANTEES
1. Students/young scientists who are interested in the ISP2011 theme.
2. Number of grantees for 2011: approximately 30
2. QUALIFICATIONS
1. Nationality: To qualify, an applicant must be a national of an Asian country and must not be a resident of Japan at the time of application. The applicant’s current affiliation should be within Asia.
2. Age: Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2011.
3. Health: Applicants must be mentally and physically healthy.
4. Communication Ability: Applicants must have sufficient general knowledge of the subject matter and adequate communication skills in English so as to be able to participate in an international academic conference on organ/tissue development and regeneration research.
3. BENEFITS
1. Travel Expenses
Transportation to and from Japan: The grantee will be supplied with a tourist class, round-trip air ticket from the international airport nearest to his/her home address to International Airport in Tokyo area. * Any aviation, accident or other insurance relating to travel to/from Japan or the period of stay within Japan shall be borne by the grantee.
2. Accommodations:
Each grantee will be provided a single room for four nights (August 28 to 31, 2011) at a hotel close to the university.
* Meals are not included and no other allowances will be provided for ISP2011.
4. SELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
1. Tokyo Medical and Dental University will select financially-supported participants from the pool of applicants by screening the submitted application documents.
2. Acceptance will be announced to grantees by mid-May, 2011.
5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
All application documents must be submitted to the International Exchange Office (TMDU) by email isp.adm@cmn.tmd.ac.jp and postal mail.
A complete set of application documents must be received by March 31st, 2011.
1. Application form: The prescribed form provided by Tokyo Medical and Dental University must be used. The form is downloadable from the International Exchange Center website:
http://www.tmd.ac.jp/TMDU-e/isc/.
2. Additional necessary documents:
For students: (1) A letter of recommendation from a supervisor who knows the applicant personally. (2) A description of a research project that the student wants to do as part of a TMDU PhD course, written on an A4-sized sheet. (3) A 250-word abstract, for students who wish to do a poster at ISP2011. For young scientists: A description of a research project the applicant is currently working on and the young scientist’s future plan of research to be performed as part of a TMDU PhD course, written on an A4-sized sheet; in addition, a poster presentation title and 250-word abstract must be attached, as young scientists are encouraged to present their data at the ISP2011 poster session.
3. Passport copy:
Each applicant must submit a photocopy of his or her current passport, clearly showing the applicant's photograph and the expiration date of the passport.
Please note that applications arriving after the deadline will not be accepted. In addition, no documents, once submitted, will be returned to applicants for any reason.
6. NOTES
Detailed information will be sent to the chosen applicants after the participant selection is completed.
7. Correspondence
To apply: Please use ISP2011 application documents, which are available at the International Exchange Center website:
http://www.tmd.ac.jp/TMDU-e/isc/ (Deadline for application: March 31st, 2011)
For more information:
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
International Affairs Section, International Exchange Unit
http://www.tmd.ac.jp/TMDU-e/isc/isp2011
Email: isp.adm@cmn.tmd.ac.jp
Tel: +81-3-5803-4965 / Fax: +81-3-5803-0366
TMDU mailing address:
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
International Affairs Section, International Exchange Unit
1-5-45, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
Attn: International Summer Program 2011
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