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About Research Students

In the Consensus Informatics group we expect you to pursue your research interests as a research student.

Schedule

Schedule overview for research students

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  1. Information

    Applying as a research student

    For applying as a research student, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the academic affairs office's website and prepare the necessary documents accordingly.

    Entering the graduate school

    If you wish to pursue graduate studies after enrolling as a research student, please refer to the application guidelines listed on the academic affairs office's website and prepare the necessary documents accordingly.

    Tutor system

    A system to provide advice and cooperation to international students regarding study, research, and daily life.

  2. What research students should do

    Participate in laboratory orientation

    After arriving in Japan, participate in laboratory orientation to prepare for the development of research activities.

    Research plan preparation

    In preparation for the entrance examination, the student will prepare a research plan to clarify his/her research objectives and plans. This plan will be submitted to your faculty advisor for feedback and revision, and will serve as the basis for your research activities during your period as a research student.

    Progress reports

    Under the guidance of your supervisor, you will conduct research and report your research progress in a laboratory seminar (or directly to your supervisor).

    Submission of a written progress report

    Depending on the research progress, a progress report summarizing the research progress is submitted to the supervisor at the end of each semester.

    Foreign language study

    Prepare to improve your Japanese or English language skills (depending on the program) for life in Japan, entrance examinations and research.

  3. Process up to the examination

    Submission of the final version of your research proposal

    Submit an improved version of your research proposal to your academic advisor before applying for the exam.

    Interview preparation

    Based on the submitted research plan, practice your presentation, revise your research plan according to the comments obtained from the faculty member, and submit the final version to your academic advisor as material for your application.

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For prospective research students
Takayuki Ito Laboratory (Consensus Informatics)
Department of Social Informatics, Graduate School of Informatics
Kyoto University
Yoshida-honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
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