Minor Research Project / Internship
In addition to a major research project (master's thesis or research project / doctoral dissertation) in their major field, students must take a minor research project to acquire knowledge in relevant fields. These multifaceted research activities enable students to conduct research with a broader viewpoint and develop adaptive and applied skills to prepare for various challenges.
Students who wish to acquire practical research development ability in an industry can select internships (Science and Technology Internship) at companies in place of a minor research project.
Procedures for Minor Research Project / Internship
Check the “Degree Completion Guide” to see the schedule for the Minor Research Project / Internship.
The Educational Service Section will notify students of the procedure of assignment of advisors for Minor Research Project.
Please confirm the documents required for each procedure below. Please note that procedures are also required if you wish to switch Minor Research Project/Internship, to change your advisor, or in case of delay in assignment.
Documents for students in Division of Advanced Science and Technology
＜Minor Research Project＞
〇Start of Minor Research Project
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Form for Minor Research Project Word |
Please submit the application form to the Educational Service Section within a month after starting your Miner Research Project through the Apply Document on the Gakumu System. （Gakumu System） |
Educational Service Section | ||
〇After completion of Minor Research Project
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievements (Minor Research Thesis or Minor Research Report) |
Please submit the Achievements deemed acceptable by the advisor for Minor Research Project to the Educational Service Section through the Apply Document on the Gakumu System. After submitting the achievement, the advisor for Minor research Project will approve the application and register the grades. 【Minor Research Report／Minor Research Thesis Form】 |
Educational Service Section |
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＜Internship＞
〇Before start of Internship
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship Participation Form | If you wish to participate in Internships, please apply for participation to the Career Support Section by the following deadline, regardless of whether it was recommended by JAIST or not, and regardless of whether you wish to apply for credit acquisition by internships or not. Internships in Japan（including online）： At least two weeks before the start date of the Internship Internships Abroad（including online）： At least one month before the start date of the Internship For details of the procedures, please refer to the following website. 【About an Internship】 https://www.jaist.ac.jp/english/careersupport/student-private/internship.html |
Career Support Section | ||
| Application for Science and Technology Internship Word |
If you wish to earn credits for your internship, please submit “Application for Science and Technology Internship” along wih documents that show the outline of the Internship to the Educational Service Section through the Apply Document on the Gakumu System at least two weeks before the start date of the Internship. （Gakumu System） |
Educational Service Section | ||
〇After Completion of Internship
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report for Achievement of Internship （Free form） |
After completion of the Internship, students who have applied for credit acquisition are required to submit the Report for Achievement of Internship (Free form) to the advisor for Internship. |
Educational Service Section |
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Documents for students in Division of Advanced Science and Technology・Doctoral Program
＜Minor Research Project＞
〇Start of Minor Research Project
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Form for Minor Research Project Word |
Please submit the application form to the Educational Service Section by the end of February (by the end of August for students enrolled in October) of the first year, after obtaining approval from the supervisor, second supervisor, and your preferred advisor for Minor Research Project. |
Educational Service Section |
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〇After completion of Minor Research Project
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievements (Minor Research Thesis or Minor Research Report) |
Please submit the Achievements deemed acceptable by the advisor for Minor Research Project to the Educational Service Section through the Apply Document on the Gakumu System. |
Educational Service Section | ||
＜Internship＞
〇Before start of Internship
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internship Participation Form | If you wish to participate in Internships, please apply for participation to the Career Support Section by the following deadline, regardless of whether it was recommended by JAIST or not, and regardless of whether you wish to apply for credit acquisition by internship or not. Internships in Japan（including online）： At least two weeks before the start date of the Internship Internships Abroad（including online）： At least one month before the start date of the Internship For details of the procedures, please refer to the following website. 【About an Internship】 https://www.jaist.ac.jp/english/careersupport/student-private/internship.html |
Career Support Section | ||
| Proposal for Internship Word |
If you wish to earn credits for your internship, please submit “Proposal for Internship” along with documents that show the outline of the Internship to the Educational Service Section through the Apply Document on the Gakumu System at least two weeks before the start date of the Internship. <Caution> |
Educational Service Section |
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〇After Completion of Internship
| Documents・Form | How to submit | Department in charge | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report for Achievement of Internship （Free form） |
After completion of the Internship, students who have applied for credit acquisition are required to submit the Report for Achievement of Internship (Free form) to the advisor for Internship. If it is deemed acceptable for credit by the advisor for Internship, submit it to the Educational Service Section through the Apply Document on the Gakumu System. |
Educational Service Section | ||
＜Procedures in case of delay in assignment of Advisor for Minor Research Project＞
【Students of Master’s Program】
If your assignment was not determined in the assignment request survey for Minor Research Project, you will receive an individualized re-survey from the Educational Service Section.
At the same time, you will be notified of each advisor's availability of the maximum number of students to be assigned, so please select an advisor who is available.
【Students of Doctoral Program】
Even if you miss the prescribed deadline, as soon as you are ready to start, please submit “Application Form for Minor Research Project” at any time and determine the advisor.
＜Procedures for Change of Assignment＞
・change of Advisor for Minor Research Project
Please email the Educational Service Section (kyoumu@ml.jaist.ac.jp) for procedures.
For students in Master’s Program, it may not be possible to be assigned to the advisor for Minor Research Project you wish to change, depending on the availability of the maximum number of students.
・Switch from Internship to Minor Research Project
Please email the Educational Service Section (kyoumu@ml.jaist.ac.jp) for procedures.
※Even if you do not change the advisor in charge, you will need to take a procedure to change the advisor for Internship to the advisor for Minor Research Project.
Please contact the Educational Service Section for the procedure.
For students of Master’s Program, it may not be possible to be assigned to the advisor for Minor Research Project you wish to change, depending on the availability of the maximum number of students.
・Switch from Minor Research Project to Internship
Students of Master’s Program need to submit “Application for Science and Technology Internship”.
Students of Doctoral Program need to submit “Proposal for Internship”.
If you change your advisor to another advisor, please inform your former advisor that you will switch to Internship as well.
Documents for students in Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences
For Master's Program students,available here.
For Doctoral Program students,available here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Service Section. (E-mail: kyoumu@ml.jaist.ac.jp).
