Questions tagged [japan]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in Japan, which differs in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world.
55
questions
14
votes
2
answers
3k
views
Photo on a CV for a researcher application in Japan?
Is a photo on a CV for a researcher (postdoc or faculty) application to a university in Japan
prohibited,
optional, or
necessary?
In the optional case, what are the usual consequences of including/...
- 295
4
votes
1
answer
950
views
How difficult is it to switch from non-tenure to tenure track in Japan?
There’s an opening for assistant and associate professorship in non-tenure track of maximum of 5 years. I’m currently living in Europe and my Japanese is basic level.
I was wondering how difficult it ...
- 141
3
votes
0
answers
310
views
Is/was there a final university examination where the student was required to write down everything they knew about the subject (e.g. History)?
In about 1990, I heard that in Japan, after completing a History bachelor's degree course of several years duration, the student was required to write down everything they knew about History. It would ...
7
votes
3
answers
523
views
Is it possible to "master out" in the Japanese PhD system?
So my son just got accepted for the PhD program in physics at the University of Tokyo. If he decides that for any reason he needs to leave is he able to get just a masters after 2 years or does he ...
- 71
6
votes
5
answers
4k
views
Is it appropriate to cold email professors in search of a postdoc position?
I am a final-year PhD student doing my research in the field of theoretical physics. Soon, I will start applying for postdoc positions in different universities, primarily related to my area of ...
- 445
1
vote
2
answers
228
views
Can one host professor take multiple JSPS fellows?
Almost 2.5 months ago, I approached a professor in Japan to be my host supervisor for JSPS fellowship. I also sent him my research proposal and he asked me to do some correction.
In the mean time, I ...
1
vote
0
answers
132
views
How much emphasis is given on past research publications while evaluating postdoctoral grant proposals?
I am writing a project proposal for the JSPS postdoctoral fellowship in Japan. In my PhD I had 3 first author research papers with average impact factors (betwen 2.5 and 5.5) in my field (...
0
votes
1
answer
403
views
Asking host to select a project topic for JSPS fellowship
I am going to apply for JSPS postdoctoral fellowship in Japan. I need to fill up the application form which also requires a research proposal.
As I have very less knowledge over the matter, I don't ...
14
votes
1
answer
936
views
Writing academic letters of reference for Japan
Does anyone know whether Japan is like the US and China in that you must only talk about a great candidate's strengths, or like the UK where letters are dismissed unless you also talk about weaknesses?...
- 6,837
0
votes
2
answers
352
views
Professor stopped replying after showing interest in introductory email [duplicate]
I want to do my Master's Degree from Japan, for which I sent an email with my research proposal on 3rd August, 2022. The Professor replied within 2 hours of email, showing interest in my profile and ...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
82
views
Can a self-supported finance student in Japan earn schoolarships, other than MEXT?
I've been looking into LLM programs in Japan. As far as I know, an international student can apply for the MEXT scholarship or as a self-supported finance student. I don't believe I can compete with ...
1
vote
1
answer
144
views
Going for Masters in Germany after being a Research Student in Japan [closed]
I am enrolled as a Research Student in Japan. I am still in my home-country, planning to come to Japan at the end of May 2022. My Research Studentship will valid till August 2022.
On the other hand, I ...
- 119
0
votes
1
answer
342
views
Do German universities allow work as a Research Assistant in an another foreign country? [closed]
Let say I am enrolled as a master student at X university in Germany. At the same time I am working as an RA at Y university in Japan. Is it allowed by German law?
- 119
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What is the timeline for graduate admission in Japanese Universities? When should I apply; when should I contact supervisors?
Can anyone give me a general idea of the timeline for graduate admission application in Japanese Universities? Such as
When's the prescreening evaluation starts and how's it evaluated?
When's the ...
1
vote
0
answers
488
views
Emailing professors in Japan [closed]
I have started sending emails to professors in Tohoku University in japan to pursue my graduate studies in Medical Science. The following is the sample email which I am sending. I am a medical doctor ...