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Early Completion Program for Working People in Doctoral Programs at the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences

Doctoral Program in Earth Evolution Sciences, Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences, Doctoral Program in Appropriate Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Development, Doctoral Program in Biosphere Resource Science and Technology, Doctoral Program in Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences, Doctoral Program in Sustainable Environmental Studies, and Five-year Consecutive Doctoral Program in Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences at the University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, have introduced a system to support working individuals who wish to complete the doctoral programs in a shorter period of time. The Early Completion Program applies to working individuals with a certain degree of research achievements and competency, and provides them with opportunities to complete a three-year doctoral program in a minimum of one year.

  1. 1.Students eligible for early completion
    Working individuals who have research achievements related to a research field in the Doctoral Program in Earth Evolution Sciences, Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences, Doctoral Program in Appropriate Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Development, Doctoral Program in Biosphere Resource Science and Technology, Doctoral Program in Life Sciences and Bioengineering, Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences, Doctoral Program in Sustainable Environmental Studies, and Five-year Consecutive Doctoral Program in Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences (entry to the third year) at the Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences, and wish to earn a doctoral degree in a shorter period of time.
  2. 2.Documents to be submitted to apply for the Early Completion Program
    After passing the entrance examination, submit the documents and reports specified in 1) – 4) below. The procedures will be notified to successful applicants at the time of the announcement of acceptance.

    1. 1) Applicant’s statement (includes the applicant’s area of specialization, activities at the school last attended and their relation to the desired area of research.)
    2. 2) List of achievements (includes peer-reviewed papers and presentation materials)
      The number of peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations required for the application in the program is shown below.

      Doctoral Programs  

      Program Peer-Reviewed Paper
      Doctoral Program in Earth Evolution Sciences A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Biological Sciences A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Appropriate Technology and Sciences for Sustainable Development A minimum of 2 first author English papers, a minimum of 4 first author Japanese papers, or 1 first author English paper and a minimum of 2 first author Japanese papers (published or accepted in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Biosphere Resource Science and Technology A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Life Sciences and Bioengineering A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Bioindustrial Sciences A minimum of 2 first author English papers, a minimum of 4 first author Japanese papers, or 1 first author English paper and a minimum of 2 first author Japanese papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
      Doctoral Program in Sustainable Environmental Studies A minimum of 2 original papers including 1 first author original paper (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)

      Entry to the Third Year of the Five-year Consecutive Doctoral Program  

      Program Peer-Reviewed Paper
      Doctoral Program in Integrative Environment and Biomass Sciences A minimum of 2 first author original papers (published or in press in international peer-reviewed journals)
    3. 3) Self assessment form
    4. 4) Plan of doctoral dissertation (2 – 4 pages of A4 size paper, format of your choice, include your theme and studies in related areas)
  3. 3.Qualification for the Early Completion Program
    Based on the documents listed in 2 above, an interview will be conducted if necessary to determine whether the applicant qualifies for the program. The application procedures will be notified along with the announcement of acceptance.
  4. 4.Notes
    Consult with your prospective advisor in advance before applying.