SUMMER PROGRAMS IN JAPAN AND KOREA

Summer Institute in Japan
For U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering
Monbusho Summer Program
Research Experience Fellowships for Young Foreign Researchers
Summer Institute in Korea
For U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

Program Announcement

Deadline: December 1, annually

Division of International Programs
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
John E. Fogarty International Center
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHp> Agricultural Research Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Who may apply

The National Science Foundation (NSF), as cosponsor of the Summer Programs together with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), and as the agency in charge of administering the programs, welcomes applications from all qualified graduate students in science and engineering, including the biomedical and agricultural sciences. NSF, NIH, and USDA strongly encourage women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete for these positions. Funding for special assistance or equipment will be provided to enable persons with disabilities to accept these awards (see NSF publication 91-54). NSF has TDD (Telephonic Device for the Deaf) to enable individuals with hearing impairments to communicate with the Foundation for information about NSF programs. The telephone number is (703) 306-0090. In accordance with Federal statutes and regulations and NSF, NIH, and ARS policies, no person on grounds of race, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance from these agencies. The Foundation provides awards for research in the sciences and engineering. The NIH provides awards for research in the biomedical and health sciences. The ARS provides for agriculture-related research. The awardee is wholly responsible for the conduct of such research and preparation of the results for publication. The Foundation, the NIH, and ARS, therefore, do not assume responsibility for such findings or their interpretation. Inquiries If after reviewing the information in this publication you have specific questions, please contact NSF's Japan and Korea Program staff at the following address:

        Japan and Korea Program, Room 935         Tel:  (703) 306-1701

        Division of International Programs              Fax:  (703) 306-0474

        National Science Foundation                     Email: JKPinfo@nsf.gov

        4201 Wilson Boulevard                           NSF/INT Homepage: http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/intfund.htm

        Arlington, VA  22230

Other Opportunities
In addition to the summer programs, the National Science Foundation provides support for U.S. graduate students in science and engineering to conduct research in Japan and Korea as part of cooperative research projects directed by senior investigators or to engage in dissertation research. The latter is specifically designed to support three to 12 month stays for doctoral students to conduct research in Japan or Korea as part of their dissertation. For more information, please see the Program Announcement entitled "International Opportunities for Scientists and Engineers" (NSF 96-14) or contact the Japan and Korea Program staff at the address and phone number above.

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SUMMER PROGRAMS IN JAPAN AND KOREA

Application Deadline: December 1, annually

Overview and Objectives

This program announcement describes three summer programs that provide U.S. graduate students in science and engineering first-hand experience in Japanese and Korean research environments, an introduction to the science and science policy infrastructure of the respective countries, and language training. The primary goals of the programs are to introduce students to Japanese and Korean science and engineering in the context of a research laboratory and to initiate personal relationships that will better enable them to collaborate with Japanese and Korean counterparts in the future. The programs will last approximately eight weeks from June/July to August. Contact the NSF Japan and Korea Program or access the NSF Homepage (http://www.nsf. gov/sbe/int/intfund.htm) for current information.

The Summer Institute in Japan for U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

Background
The Summer Institute was established in 1990 as a result of discussions by the Task Force on Access of the U.S.-Japan Agreement on Cooperation in Research and Development in Science and Technology. The program is sponsored in Japan by concerned government agencies and organizations, and in the United States by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The NSF and the Science and Technology Agency of Japan (STA) are the implementing agencies for the program. The Summer Institute supports about sixty students each year and it is expected that the size of the program will increase in the future. Host institutions for the program include government, university, and corporate laboratories in Tokyo and Tsukuba Science City (located approximately 60 km northeast of Tokyo). Beginning in 1996, Summer Institute participants were also placed at host institutes in the Kansai area, and it is expected that additional institutes outside of Tokyo and Tsukuba will host students in the future.

Key Elements

Program dates: late June to late August (As a result of the complex institutional arrangements required in Japan for the Summer Institute, the program must be attended in its entirety.)
An internship at a Japanese government, corporate, or university laboratory in Tokyo or Tsukuba (see Appendices I and II; other laboratories, exclusive of universities, will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Note that participants placed on an individual basis outside of Tokyo and Tsukuba will not be able to receive intensive language training as part of the program, and may not be able to participate in group lectures and other cultural activities. If the language component of the program is important to you, do not list institutes outside of Tokyo and Tsukuba as potential host sites.
Intensive language training and practice with Japanese instructors
Lectures and discussions on Japanese science policy, the history and politics of Japan, and elements of Japanese culture
Participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements to visit laboratories outside of their host institute in Tsukuba, Tokyo, or elsewhere in Japan. Such visits should be scheduled in consultation with your host scientist, or be planned to occur following the Summer Institute program.

Support

The National Science Foundation will pay international travel costs to and from Japan and an allowance of $2,000 for each participant. This allowance is meant to compensate in part for loss of summer employment. The Japanese government will provide accommodations as well as allowances for food and professional travel within Japan. In Japan, the Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC) will provide logistical support for the Summer Institute. Participants are responsible for providing their own insurance and for any additional expenditures. Due to the intensive nature of the program, the U.S. and Japanese supporting agencies agree that dependents are not permitted to accompany participants during the eight-week program.

The Monbusho Summer Program: Research Experience Fellowships for Young Foreign Researchers

Background

The Monbusho Summer Program began in 1993 when NSF and counterpart organizations in Germany and the United Kingdom joined the Japanese Ministry of Education, Science, Sports, and Culture (Monbusho) in a trial program to invite young foreign researchers to Japan for a summer research experience. The program was formally established in 1995 by Monbusho as the "Research Experience Fellowships for Young Foreign Researchers." In 1996, there were fourteen participants: eight from the United States, four from the United Kingdom, one from France, and one from Germany. The Monbusho Summer Program shares the same primary objectives as the Summer Institute, but does not offer intensive language training. Individuals participating in the Monbusho Program receive a week of education on Japanese language and culture. After this period, however, they are expected to develop additional language skills on their own. This contrasts with the Summer Institute, in which a portion of each day is devoted to language training. The Monbusho Program also places participants in different research settings throughout Japan. Individuals work in national universities or inter-university research institutes, whereas in the Summer Institute individuals are placed primarily in government or corporate laboratories.

Key Elements

Program dates: early July to late August (As a result of the complex institutional arrangements required in Japan for the Monbusho Summer Program, the program must be attended in its entirety.)
An internship or cooperative research activities at a national university or inter-university research institute (see Appendix III)
An introduction to the Japanese language and lectures and discussions on Japanese culture and research policy (one week duration upon arrival in Japan)
Participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements to visit other research laboratories throughout Japan. Such visits should be scheduled in consultation with the host scientists, or be planned to occur following the conclusion of the Monbusho program.

Support

The National Science Foundation will pay international travel costs to and from Japan and an allowance of $2,000 for each participant. This allowance is meant to compensate in part for loss of summer employment. The Japanese government will provide accommodations as well as allowances for food and professional travel within Japan. In Japan, the Graduate University of Advanced Studies (GUAS) will provide logistical support for the Monbusho Summer Program. Participants are responsible for providing their own insurance and for any additional expenditures. Due to the intensive nature of the program, the U.S. and Japanese supporting agencies agree that dependents are not permitted to accompany participants during the eight-week program.

The Summer Institute in Korea for U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

Background

The United States and the Republic of Korea entered an Agreement for Cooperation in Science and Technology in 1976 (renewed in 1992). Under this Agreement, NSF and the Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in 1977 (renewed in 1993) to encourage and support S&T cooperation between U.S. and Korean scientists and engineers in all recognized branches of the natural and engineering sciences, including mathematics and related social sciences. The Summer Institute was conceived as a mechanism for making available to U.S. graduate students opportunities for access to Korean centers of excellence through involvement in a summer research program. The Summer Institute began on a trial basis in 1995. NSF and KOSEF entered an agreement under the existing MOU establishing a Special Cooperative Program supporting the Summer Institute in Korea, Exchanges of Scientists and Engineers, and Linking Research Centers. The Ministry of Science and Technology, Republic of Korea, provides funding for these special activities.

Support for approximately 20 U.S. graduate students is provided, with costs being shared by NSF and KOSEF. KOSEF has identified more than 50 potential host institutions, including KOSEF-supported Science Research Centers and Engineering Research Centers, government research institutes, private research institutes, and other institutions whose scientists and engineers are eligible to participate in cooperative activities supported by NSF and KOSEF. Participants in the Summer Institute will be assigned to laboratories mainly in one of three locations: Seoul, Daeduk Science Town (a suburb of Taejon), or Pohang.

Key Elements

Program dates: mid-June to early August (As a result of the complex institutional arrangements required in Korea for the Summer Institute, the program must be attended in its entirety.)
An internship at a participating Korean research laboratory (see Appendix IV)
Intensive language training and practice with Korean instructors
Site visits to Korean centers of scientific and cultural interest
Participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements to visit other research laboratories throughout Korea. Such visits should be scheduled in consultation with the host scientists, or be planned to occur following the conclusion of the Summer Institute program.

Support

The National Science Foundation will pay travel costs to and from Korea and an allowance of $2,000 for each participant. This allowance is meant to compensate in part for loss of summer employment. KOSEF will provide living accommodations as well as allowances for food and professional travel within Korea. In Korea, KOSEF also will provide logistical support. Participants are responsible for providing their own insurance and for covering any additional costs. Due to the intensive nature of the program, NSF and KOSEF agree that dependents are not permitted to accompany participants during the eight-week program.

Application Procedures for Summer Programs in Japan and Korea

Eligibility

1. U.S. citizens or permanent residents;

2. Enrolled at a U.S. institution in a science or engineering Ph.D. program, enrolled in a M.D. program and have an interest in biomedical research, or enrolled and completed at least one full year in a M.S. program, and;

3. Pursuing studies in fields of science (including social science) or engineering which are supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, or the Agricultural Research Service, and also which are represented among the potential host institutions (see Appendices I-IV).

Evaluation

Applications for the summer programs in Japan and Korea will be evaluated by a panel of experts for scientific promise and the potential for contribution to future international collaborative activities. The evaluation criteria include:

Competence in science or engineering and potential for continued professional growth as a research scientist or engineer, as illustrated by research or other professional achievements, educational background, and letters of recommendation.
Relevance of professional interests to research done in Japan or Korea, the current stature of Japanese or Korean research within the field, and the probable effect of participation on an applicant's career. Preference will be given to those who have not previously participated in a Japan or Korea science exchange program.
Willingness and preparation to live in and adapt to foreign cultures and the ability to form good working relations with foreign researchers. Relevant factors include language aptitude or achievement, previous study abroad, membership in intercultural organizations, and research collaboration with foreign scientists.

Successful applicants will be notified by March. Participants should confirm that they will have adequate time before departure for Japan or Korea to apply for and receive a U.S. passport. Permanent U.S. residents should verify their ability to travel without difficulty outside of the United States and to Japan or Korea. Holders of valid U.S. passports do not require a visa for stays in Japan of less than 90 days. Participants in the Korea Summer Institute will be required to obtain a Korean visa.

Application Format, Content and Submission

Application materials should be submitted directly to the NSF Japan and Korea Program by the applicant; endorsement by an institution is not required. Proposals are accepted once a year, beginning in November, and must be postmarked by December 1. Applicants are responsible for verifying with the NSF Japan and Korea Program that their application file is complete.

A complete summer program application consists of the following documents, assembled in sequence:

1. Application Form

2. List of Potential Host Institutions (Part 2) - Summer Institute in Japan applicants should use Appendices I and II as a guide and should list at least one of the non-university institutions listed in Appendix I. (Other institutions not listed in Appendices I and II, exclusive of universities, may be considered for the Summer Institute in Japan on a case-by-case basis.) Monbusho Summer Program applicants should use Appendix III. (No other institutions can be considered for the Monbusho Summer Program.) Summer Institute in Korea applicants should use Appendix IV. (Other institutions may be considered for the Summer Institute in Korea on a case-by-case basis).

Information on many of the institutes and laboratories is available on the World Wide Web. For Japanese host sites, see the NSF Tokyo Homepage (http://www.twics. com/~nsftokyo/home.html) as a starting point. A directory of "National Laboratories and Public Research Organizations in Japan" is accessible on the World Wide Web at http://www.jicst.go.jp/inst_dir/index.html and is also available in hard copy at many university libraries and Offices of Sponsored Programs or upon request from the NSF Japan and Korea Program.

List potential host institutions in priority order and identify the specific research divisions of the programs that are of particular interest to you. If known, give the names and complete contact information of the researchers that you would like to be considered as your potential host. Indicate whether you have already established contact with each researcher and/or institution, and provide copies of any communication from the scientist offering to host you for the program. Significant updates regarding host contacts should be provided immediately to the NSF Japan and Korea Program. Although the information you provide on potential host institutions and researchers will definitely strengthen your application and will assist in matching you with an appropriate host, assignment to a specific laboratory cannot be guaranteed. Matching of all students is done with consideration given to: 1) an individual's stated preferences regarding host institution; 2) the mix of host laboratories from corporate, government, and university sectors, and; 3) the number of students located in different geographical regions. Formal requests for laboratories to serve as hosts are made through the appropriate ministries and agencies. Requests may be declined for a number of reasons, and when this happens, we seek to arrange placement at a different laboratory. For this reason, you are advised to list at least three potential host institutions. On the other hand, you are cautioned that, should placement occur at any of the institutions you list, you will be expected to accept placement unless there are truly exceptional circumstances.

3. Statement of Purpose (Part 3) - Explain your unique qualifications for participation in the summer program and list the benefits the program will provide to your professional development. May not exceed one page.

4. Description of Research (Part 4) - Provide a summary of your current research projects and interests. Please note that this information will be the basis for assignment to an appropriate host laboratory and will be read by potential host scientists in order to determine if there are common research interests. It is important to write the summary for a technical audience and to identify in the process both a general field of study and any specific research interests, especially those relevant to the Japanese or Korean research environment. May not exceed one page.

5. Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume

6. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts - Unofficial copies are acceptable. If enrollment in a master's or Ph.D. program is not explicitly indicated on the latest transcript, attach a signed statement from the Registrar's office attesting to current status. Remember that for M.S. students at least one year of graduate work must have been completed prior to application to the program.

Ten (10) copies of the complete proposal are required. In addition, the following must also be provided:

Information about Principal Investigators/Project Directors, NSF Form 1225

2) Recommendation Form (Part 5): One from applicant's research supervisor and two from other faculty members or others qualified to comment on applicant's abilities and potential. Make copies of the recommendation form to give to each referee. The supervisor's recommendation form should include a specific statement of agreement to applicant's participation in the summer program. The letters must be mailed directly by the referees to the Japan and Korea Program at the address below.

All materials must be sent to the Japan and Korea Program at the address below and must be postmarked by December 1.

Final Reports

Participants will be requested to provide information about their experience prior to departure from Japan or Korea and to complete an NSF Final Report Form 98A upon their return to the United States.

APPENDIX I

Government and University Host Institutions
for the
Summer Institute in Japan Program

(* denotes those laboratories located in Tsukuba)

NOTE: Other government institutions can be considered on a case-by-case basis; other universities cannot serve as host institutes for the Summer Institute. NOTE: Inserted between quotation marks in the following list are the Internet World Wide Web Homepage addresses (URLs) known to be available as of August 15, 1996. URLs may be changed without notice. For further information, see NSF/Tokyo's Homepage at: http://www.twics.com/~nsftokyo/home.html

Institution FAX Number
Environment Agency
National Institute for Environmental Studies* (298) 51-4732
"http://www.nies.go.jp"
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute* (298) 74-3720
"http://ss.ffpri.affrc.go.jp/"
Fruit Tree Research Station* (298) 38-6437
National Agriculture Research Center* (298) 38-8484
National Food Research Institute* (298) 38-7996
"http://ss.nfri.affrc.go.jp/gaiyoE.html"
National Institute of Agrobiological Resources* (298) 38-7408
National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences* (298) 38-8199
National Institute of Animal Health* (298) 38-7880
"http://ss.niah.affrc.go.jp/"
National Institute of Animal Industry* (298) 38-8606
"http://ss.niai.affrc.go.jp/"
National Institute of Sericultural and
Entomological Science* (298) 38-6028
National Research Institute of Agricultural
Economics (3) 3940-0232
National Research Institute of Agricultural
Engineering* (298) 38-7609
Japan International Research Center for
Agricultural Sciences* (298) 38-6316
"http://ss.jircas.affrc.go.jp/"
Ministry of Construction
Building Research Institute* (298) 64-2989
Geographical Survey Institute* (298) 64-1658
"http://www.gsi-mc.go.jp/"
Public Works Research Institute* (298) 64-2840
"http://www.pwri.go.jp/"
Ministry of Education, Science, and Culture
National Laboratory of High Energy
Physics (KEK)* (298) 54-3182
"http://www.kek.jp/"
University of Tsukuba* (298) 53-6019
"http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/"
University of Tokyo (3) 5689-7344
"http://web.yl.is.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ut/ut.html"
Tokyo Institute of Technology (3) 3729-2082
"http://www.titech.ac.jp/"
Tokyo Medical and Dental University (3) 5803-0100
"http://www.i-mde.tmd.ac.jp/I-MDE.html"
Ministry of Finance
National Research Institute of Brewing (3) 3910-6239
Ministry of Health and Welfare
Institute of Population Problems (3) 3591-4816
Institute of Public Health (3) 3446-4314
National Cancer Center Research Institute (3) 3545-3567
"http://www.ncc.go.jp/"
National Children's Medical Research Center (3) 3414-3208
National Institute of Health (3) 5285-1150
"http://www.nih.go.jp/"
Tsukuba Primate Center for Medical Science* (298) 37-0218
National Institute of Health and Nutrition (3) 3202-3278
National Institute of Health Services Management (3) 3202-6853
National Institute of Health Sciences (3) 3707-6950
National Institute for Leprosy Research (423) 94-9092
National Institute for Neuroscience (423) 44-6745
Ministry of Home Affairs
Fire Research Institute (422) 42-7719
Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
Electrotechnical Laboratory* (298) 54-5087
"http://www.etl.go.jp/"
Geological Survey of Japan* (298) 54-3533
"http://www.aist.go.jp/GSJ/"
Mechanical Engineering Laboratory* (298) 58-7033
"http://www.aist.go.jp/MEL/"
National Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary
Research* (298) 54-2538
"http://www.aist.go.jp/NAIR/"
National Institute for Materials and Chemical
Research* (298) 54-6233
"http://www.aist.go.jp/NLMC/"
National Institute for Resources and Environment* (298) 58-8118
"http://www.aist.go.jp/Htmls/Research/NIRE/NIREhome.html"
National Institute of Bioscience and Human
Technology* (298) 54-6005
"http://www.aist.go.jp/NIBH/index_e.html"
National Research Laboratory of Metrology* (298) 54-4135
"http://www.aist.go.jp/Htmls/Research/NRLM/NRLMhome.html"
Ministry of Labor
Research Institute of Industrial Safety (424) 91-7846
Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications
Communications Research Laboratory (423) 27-7458
"http://www.crl.go.jp/index-J.html"
Ministry of Transport
Hydrographic Department, Japan Maritime
Safety Agency (3) 3545-2885
"http://www.jhd.go.jp/"
Institute for Sea Training (45) 211-7317
Meteorological Research Institute* (298) 53-8545
"http://www.mri-jma.jp/"
Electronic Navigation Research Institute (422) 41-3169
"http://www.enri.go.jp/"
Ship Research Institute (422) 41-3247
Traffic Safety and Nuisance Research Institute (422) 41-3233
National Police Agency
National Research Institute of Police Science (3) 3261-9986
"http://www.nrips.go.jp/"
Non-Profit Organizations
Institute of Research and Innovation (3) 5689-6350
International Development Center of Japan (3) 3630-8120
International Superconductivity Technology Center (3) 3536-5714
Japan Automobile Research Institute (298) 56-1122
Japan Foundation for Cancer Research (3) 3918-0167
Japan Weather Association (3) 3295-1097
"http://www.jwa.go.jp/"
Japan Wildlife Research Center (3) 3813-8958
Railway Technical Research Institute (3) 5322-3575
"http://www.rtri.or.jp/
Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan (3) 3403-1766
Research Institute of Tuberculosis (424) 92-4600
Semi-Government Research Organizations
Institute of Physical and Chemical Research
(RIKEN) (484) 62-1554
"http://www.riken.go.jp/"
Tsukuba Life Science Center (RIKEN)* (298) 36-2616
"http://www.riken.go.jp/"
Japan Information Center of Science and
Technology (3) 3214-8430
"http://www.jicst.go.jp/"
National Space Development Agency of Japan* (3) 3436-2928
"http://www.nasda.go.jp/welcome_e.html"
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) Science
and Technical Research Laboratories (3) 5494-2418
"http://www.nhk-grp.co.jp/nts/index-e.html"
Research Development Corporation of Japan (JRDC) (48) 226-5651
"http://www.jrdc.go.jp/"
Science and Technology Agency
National Institute of Radiological Sciences (43) 256-9616
"http://www.nirs.go.jp:8080/"
National Institute for Research in Inorganic
Materials* (298) 52-7449
"http://www.nirim.go.jp"
National Institute of Science and Technology
Policy (3) 3503-3996
"http://www.nistep.go.jp"
National Research Institute for Earth Science and
Disaster Prevention* (298) 51-1622
"http://www.bosai.go.jp/"
National Research Institute for Metals* (298) 53-1010
"http://www.nrim.go.jp"
National Aerospace Laboratory (422) 48-5888
"http://www.nrim.go.jp"
PLEASE NOTE: To send a facsimile from the U.S. to one of these Japanese institutions, one should dial 011 (International Code) - 81 (Japan's Country Code) - number given above.

APPENDIX II

Japanese Corporate Host Institutions
for the
Summer Institute in Japan Program

NOTE: Other corporate institutions can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

NOTE: Inserted between quotation marks in the following list are the Internet World Wide Web Homepage addresses (URLs) known to be available as of August 15, 1996. URLs may be changed without notice. For further information, see NSF/Tokyo's Homepage at: http://www.twics.com/~nsftokyo/home.html 1. Chodai Company, Ltd. Established in 1978 as a designing and engineering consulting firm specializing in long-span suspension bridges, Chodai has contributed much to the development of such large-scale bridges as the ones connecting Honshu and Shikoku islands and many others, not only in Japan but also in Southeast Asia. Contact Person: Mr. Miki Yamashina, Deputy Department Manager, Large Scale Bridge Department, E&C Center.

Fax Number: (298) 55-2221

Potential host research groups and research themes:

- Labs in "Large-scale Bridge Department" involved in planning and designing large-scale bridges (such as long-span suspension bridges), structural analysis, and R&D on anti-earthquake and wind-resistant bridge structures numerical simulation and experimental analysis). 2. Daikin Industries Ltd. A major manufacturer of air conditioners for commercial use. Diversified into hydraulic equipment and fluorine chemicals. Pioneer in fluorine gas and fluoroplastics for semiconductor manufacturers. Fostering industrial robots, CAD/CAM systems, and display units. Contact Person: Mr. Yoshitane Yamanaka, Manager, MEC Laboratory.

Fax Number: (298) 58-5082
URL: "http://www.star-net.or.jp/daikin/index_e.html"
Potential research themes:

- For students majoring in electronics: research related to superconducting materials.

3. Eisai Co., Ltd. A leading pharmaceutical producer specializing in ethical drugs. Cardiovascular drugs are mainline but the company has advanced into anti-inflammatory analgesics and antibiotics. Contact Person: Mr. Toshiharu Ogo, R&D Headquarters, Tsukuba Research Laboratory. Fax Number: (298) 47-5392

Potential research themes:

- Pharmaceutical studies, including synthesis, pharmacology, biochemistry, metabolism, biotechnology, and drug preparations. 4. Fujisawa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. One of the leading pharmaceutical makers with emphasis on antibiotics. Affiliated with the Sanwa Bank group. Leader in "cephalosporin revolution" in antibiotics in Japan; launched first cephalosporin antibiotic in 1971. Currently building up operation setup specializing in pharmaceuticals. Contact Person: Mr. Takeshi Sato, Chief Manager, Exploratory Research Laboratory.

Fax Number: (298) 47-8610

Potential host research groups and research themes:

- Bio-science group: pharmacological evaluation

- Enzyme group: Immunology and/or cancer biology

a. Diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications

b. Stress-induced diseases (affecting central and peripheral nervous systems)

5. Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. A leading R&D and manufacturing company specializing in light-sensitive devices and their applied instruments, ranging from photoelectric tubes and photomultiplier tubes to a wide variety of light sensors, photodiodes, CdS cells, and other semiconductor devices. Now expanding into such new fields as optical information processing in the life sciences. Contact Person: Mr. Tsuyoshi Hayakawa, Director, Central Research Laboratory.

Fax Number: (53) 586-6180
URL: "http://www.infoweb.or.jp/jes95/info/117.html"
Potential research themes:

- "Photonic" (optoelectronic) studies on bio-dynamics 6. Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. Comprehensive processor of synthetic resins, with weight on processing for electrical and electronic equipment. Affiliated with Hitachi, Ltd. Ranks high as producer of molded parts of automobiles and housing equipment. Emphasis on development of new ceramics, including silicon carbide, pharmaceuticals and biochemicals. Contact Person: Mr. Kuniji Kawasaki, Manager, Administration and Accounting Section, Tsukuba Research Laboratory.

Fax Number: (298) 64-4008

Potential research themes:

1) Electronic Device and Inorganic Materials - Optoelectronic devices, new wiring boards, photo-electric conventional materials, inorganic electronic materials 2) Organic Materials and Optical Devices - New heat resistant materials, optical recording materials, and electronic materials 3) Biotechnology - Diagnostic drugs 7. Hitachi, Ltd. Nation's largest comprehensive electric machinery manufacturer. Semiconductors and computers mainstays. Has many promising subsidiaries in varied fields, including chemicals, wire and cable and shipbuilding. Contact Person: Dr. Norio Saito, Chief Researcher, Central Research Laboratory.

Fax Number: (423) 27-7704
URL: "http://www.hitachi.co.jp/Rd/index.html"

Potential research themes:

2) Superconducting materials, file memory materials

3) Process and materials for ULSI, ULSI devices

4) Electron and ion beam, optical applications

5) Telecommunication systems, image processing systems

6) Artificial intelligence

7) Computer systems, advanced information processing

8) Medical electronics

8. Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd. One of Japan's leading manufacturers of a wide range of chemicals, including dyes, organic and inorganic industrial chemicals, agricultural chemicals, functional resins, and fine chemicals. Enjoys superior position in information-related pigments used in facsimiles. Contact Person: Mr. Tetsuzo Miki, Manager, Tsukuba Research Laboratory.

Fax Number: (298) 58-6894

Potential research themes:

- Studies on microbial natural enemies of plant-parasitic nematodes in soil, in order to develop biological pesticides for agricultural use. 9. Kajima Corporation. One of the top general contractors. Strong in large-scale civil engineering projects, such as construction of nuclear power plants. Pioneer in skyscraper construction in Japan. Active in developing markets in advanced countries. Contact Person: Mr. Yoshiharu Asaka, Manager, Human Resources Development Section, Kajima Corporation.

Fax Number: (3) 3746-7248
URL: "http://www.kajima.co.jp/"

Potential research themes:

2) Soil mechanics and foundations

3) Geology and rock mechanics

4) Structural safety and earthquake engineering

5) Ironmetal control technology

6) Marine structures and hydraulic modeling

10. Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd. One of largest construction contractors, with strong performance overseas. Particularly active in dam, tunnel, and other large-scale civil engineering, but also well-established in general construction. Leads rivals in overseas markets, particularly in advanced countries, including the United States and Australia. Contact Person: Mr. Kazuhiro Nawata, Tsukuba Technology Research Laboratory. Fax Number: (298) 47-7480
URL: "http://www.canadex.com/access-japan/kumagai.html"

Potential host research groups and research themes:

- Civil works structure lab, building structure lab, soil foundation lab, marine hydraulics lab, equipment lab, and environment R&D lab. 11. Mitsubishi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. The largest petrochemical enterprise in Japan, jointly established by the Mitsubishi and Shell groups. It has petrochemical complex centers at Kashima and Yokkaichi. Main products are polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene glycol, and styrene monomer from mainlines. Now diversifying into high-function products and pharmaceuticals. Contact Person: Mr. Noriyuki Nagai, Chief Manager for Administration, Tsukuba Research Center.

Fax Number: (298) 87-6925

Potential host research groups and research themes:

- Studies on microorganisms to analyze genetic regulatory mechanisms

2) Materials Characterization & Analysis Lab:

- Isolation of metabolites from natural products and their structural analysis

- Surface structural analysis of new materials

12. NEC Corporation. One of Japan's representative high-tech enterprises. Globally known for the "NEC" brand. Involved in the "C&C Strategy," designed to integrate communications and computers by taking advantage of the world's largest production of semiconductors. Contact Person: Mr. Jun Yabumoto, General Affairs Department, Tsukuba Research Laboratories.

Fax Number: (298) 56-6131
URL: "http://www.nec.co.jp/english/r_and_d/index.html"

Potential host research groups and research themes:

2) Microelectronics Laboratories

3) Optoelectronics Laboratories

13. Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT). Japan's largest telecommunications company. Ranks second in the world next to AT&T. Converted from public corporation to private company in 1986. Previously enjoyed monopolistic position in telecommunications industry but now competing with newcomers. Promoting digitization of switchboards to spread ISDN service. Contact Person: Mr. Yoshitake Suzuki, Associate Manager, General Management Group, NTT Research and Development Management Department.

Fax Number: (3) 3595-4523
URL: "http://www.ntt.jp/ntt/ntt/"

Potential host research groups and research themes:

14. Sankyo Co., Ltd. Second largest pharmaceutical maker in Japan, producing mostly ethical drugs. Also engaged in OTC drugs, agrochemicals, etc. Immunity anticancer agents mainline. Has large-selling drugs including antibiotics and peptic ulcer agents. Stress on overseas expansion, with enhanced measures for in-house R&D capacity paying off. Contact Person: Dr. Koichi Kitamura, Deputy Director, Research Institute.

Fax Number: (3) 3495-6734
URL: "http://www.sankyo.co.jp/"

Potential research themes:

2) Pharmacology, pathology, chemotherapy

3) Studies on natural products

4) Biotechnology, medicinal biochemistry

5) Fermentation technology

6) Physiochemical analysis, drug metabolism

7) Toxicology, laboratory animal science

8) Product formulation and analysis

9) Synthetic chemistry

10) Organic and environmental chemistry

15. Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. Major consumer electronics maker, particularly strong in audio systems and refrigerators. Holds largest market share in solar cells. Contact Person: Mr. Shigeo Suzuki, Manager, Planning Section, Tsukuba Research Center.

Fax Number: (298) 37-2830
URL: "http://www.sanyo.co.jp/index_e.html"

Potential host research groups and research themes:

2) New Materials Lab: Development of superconducting films by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE)

3) Semiconductor Microstructural Processing Lab: X-ray lithography by SR system

16. Sony Corporation. A leading consumer electronics maker with audio equipment, TVs and VCRs as mainstays. Multinational company with sales in U.S. surpassing those in Japan. Has production bases worldwide. Developing into telecommunications and information fields. Contact Person: Ms. Masuyo Yamaguchi, Human Resources, Research Center.

Fax Number: (3) 5448-7442
URL: "http://www.sony.co.jp/"

Potential research themes:

- R&D on electronic devices and materials (excluding semiconductors), digital signal processing, computer and telecommunication systems 17. Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. A leading maker of electrical equipment for automobiles and leads for motorcycle lamps. Strengthening setup to develop electronic-related products, such as LEDs and LCs. Enjoys good performance in JV production in the United States. Strengthening U.S. plant (in Ohio). Contact Person: Dr. Hiroaki Sugino, Chief Researcher, Tsukuba Research Center. Fax Number: (298) 47-4165
URL: "http://www.trc-net.co.jp/Stanley-E.html"

Potential host research group and research themes:

- R&D Group 900G, a group engaged in biotechnology and organic semiconductor materials R&D. 18. Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. One of Japan's largest comprehensive chemical manufacturers, offering a diverse range of products, including basic chemicals, fine chemicals, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronic materials, composite materials, and aluminum. Now placing emphasis on expansion of fine chemical products to 50% of total annual sales. Contact Person: Dr. Yasunari Zenpo, Technical Department, Tsukuba Research Laboratory.

Fax Number: (298) 64-4729
URL: "http://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/"

Potential host research group and research themes:

- Development of ferroelectric liquid crystals

- Development of organic electroluminescent materials

19. Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. Major shipbuilder belonging to the Sumitomo group. Diversified into steel making, cargo handling, construction, injection molding, and other machine building--shipbuilding is no longer the company's main line. Ranks first in speed change and reduction gears. Two locations: Tsukuba and Tokyo. Contact Person (Tsukuba): Dr. Yasuyuki Aikawa, Deputy General Manager, Electron Beam Irradiation Center. Fax Number: (298) 47-5515. Contact Person (Tokyo): Mr. Yasuo Kanai, Manager, Planning and Administration Section, Systems Engineering Laboratory.

Fax Number: (414) 68-4423

Potential host research group (Tsukuba) and research themes:

- Electron-beam Radiation Group: Electron beam radiation experiments (by use of a "Dynamitron" electron-beam accelerator) for application in the sterilization of medical devices, as well as radiation chemistry research into strengthening plastics and other materials. Potential research themes (Tokyo):

2) Measurement and control (process control)

3) Electronics (power supply for laser beam, controller systems)

4) Electrical and mechanical actuation, hydraulic and pneumatic servo systems

5) Robotics and mechanical automation systems.

20. Tokuyama Corporation. A major producer of caustic soda and chlorine, Tokuyama also produces cement and such synthetic resins as polypropylene. R&D emphasizes fine chemicals such as polysilicon, resin lenses, dental materials, and new ceramics. Advancing into electronic materials. Contact Person: Mr. Takashi Haruna, Head, General Affairs Division, Tsukuba Research Laboratories.

Fax Number: (298) 64-6050

Potential research themes:

2) Analytical chemistry (organic microanalysis, including quantitative, qualitative, and structural analysis).

21. Toshiba Corporation. 2nd largest all-round electric machinery maker. Cooperates with GE (US) in nuclear power generation. Has tie-up relations with leading foreign companies, including Siemens (Germany) in semiconductors and Olivetti (Italy) in computers. Strengthening ties with AT&T in communications field. Contact Person: Mr. Yasuo Horibe, Special Representative - International, Administration Division, Research & Development Center. FAX Number: (3) 5444-9200

URL: "http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm"

Potential host research groups and research themes:

1) Systems Research Dept.

2) Process Research Dept.

3) Device Research Dept.

4) ULSI Development Dept.

22. ULVAC Japan, Ltd. A leading manufacturer of vacuum equipment and systems for a wide range of industry-specific applications, including use in the semiconductor and electronics industries, as well as in the production of packaging and storage of numerous foods and medicines. Contact Person: Dr. Hiroyuki Yamakawa, Director, ISM Tsukuba Laboratories.

Fax Number: (298) 47-5157

Potential research themes:

2) Surface treatment of materials to be used in super- and ultra-high vacuum systems

PLEASE NOTE: To send a facsimile from the U.S. to one of these listed companies, one should dial 011 (International Code) - 81 (Japan's Country Code) - number given above.

APPENDIX III

List of Potential Host Institutions
for the
Monbusho Summer Program

(*denotes institutions constituting schools and departments in the Graduate University for Advanced Studies)

NATIONAL INTER-UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTES:

National Laboratory for High Energy Physics (KEK)*
"http://www.kek.jp/"
Research into elementary particles using high energy particle-accelerators,
research by synchrotron radiation facilities and other related programs
National Institute of Polar Research*
"http://www.nipr.ac.jp/"
Comprehensive scientific research of the polar regions and observation
activities thereon
National Institute of Japanese Literature
"http://www.nijl.ac.jp/" (only in Japanese)
Investigation, collection, classification and safekeeping of books and other
reference materials on Japanese literature
National Museum of Ethnology*
"http://www.minpaku.ac.jp/" (only in Japanese)
Collection and safekeeping of materials on various races in the world as well
as their exhibition before the public and research of ethnology
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
"http://www.isas.ac.jp/"
Research on space science and engineering and their application
Okazaki National Research Institutes*
"http://ccinfo.ims.ac.jp/map/index.html"

Institute for Molecular Science*

National Institute for Basic Biology*

National Institute for Physiological Sciences*

National Museum of Japanese History
Collection, safekeeping and public exhibition of Japanese historical,
archaeological and folk materials, and research pertaining thereto
National Institute of Genetics*
"http://www.nig.ac.jp/"
Comprehensive research on genetics
Institute of Statistical Mathematics*
"http://www.ism.ac.jp/index-e.html"
Research into mathematical principles of statistics and their application
National Center for Science Information System
"http://www.nacsis.ac.jp/nacsis.f-index.html"
Collection, classification and provision of scientific information, and
research and development on scientific information system
International Research Center for Japanese Studies*
International and interdisciplinary research into Japanese culture and
research cooperation with Japanologists abroad
National Observatory*
"http://www.nao.ac.jp/"
Research on astronomy and its related fields, observation of astronomical
phenomena, compilation of almanacs, "Japanese Standard Time Casting,"
determination and presentation of the Standard Time, and testing of clocks
National Institute for Fusion Science*
"http://www.nifs.ac.jp/index.html"
Theoretical and applied research on nuclear fusion plasma

NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES: (Subject to availability of host scientist and housing facility; listed from north to south.)

HOKKAIDO AREA
Hokkaido University
"http://www.hokudai.ac.jp/welcome-e.html"
Hokkaido University of Education
"http://www.iwa.hokkyodai.ac.jp/"
Muroran Institute of Technology
"http://www.muroran-it.ac.jp/"
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Asahikawa Medical College
Kitami Institute of Technology

TOHOKU AREA
Hirosaki University
"http://www.hirosaki-u.ac.jp/"
Iwate University
"http://takuboku.cc.iwate-u.ac.jp/"
Tohoku University
"http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/"
Miyagi University of Education
Akita University
"http://quartet.bb.akita-u.ac.jp/index-e.html"
Yamagata University
"http://www.yamagata-u.ac.jp/"
Fukushima University
"http://www.fukushima-u.ac.jp/"

KANTO-TOKYO AREA
Ibaraki University
University of Library and Information Science
"http://ulispsn.ulis.ac.jp:8001/html/ENG_homepage.html"
University of Tsukuba
"http://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/"
Utsunomiya University
"http://www.utsunomiya-u.ac.jp/"
Gunma University
"http://www.la.gunma-u.ac.jp/"
Saitama University
"http://www.ke.ics.saitama-u.ac.jp/index_english.html"
Chiba University
"http://www.hike.te.chiba-u.ac.jp/chiba-u/"
The University of Tokyo
"http://web.yl.is.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/ut/ut.html"
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
"http://www.i-mde.tmd.ac.jp/I-MDE.html"
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
"http://www.tufs.ac.jp/index.html"
Tokyo Gakugei University
"http://www.u-gakugei.ac.jp/"
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
"http://www.tuat.ac.jp/"
Tokyo Institute of Technology
"http://www.titech.ac.jp/"
Tokyo University of Mercantile Marine
Tokyo University of Fisheries
Ochanomizu University
"http://www.ocha.ac.jp/" (only in Japanese)
The University of Electro-Communications
"http://www.uec.ac.jp/"
Hitotsubashi University
"http://www.higashi.hit-u.ac.jp/info-ind.html"
Yokohama National University
"http://www.ynu.ac.jp/ynu/ynu-e.html"
The Graduate University for Advanced Studies

KOSHINETSU AREA
Niigata University
"http://www.cc.niigata-u.ac.jp/"
Nagaoka University of Technology
Joetsu University of Education
Yamanashi University
"http://www.yamanashi.ac.jp/"
Yamanashi Medical College
Shinshu University

HOKURIKU AREA
Toyama University
"http://www.toyama-u.ac.jp/"
Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
"http://www.toyama-mpu.ac.jp/"Kanazawa University
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Hokuriku
"http://www.jaist.ac.jp/"
Fukui University
"http://www.icpc.fukui-u.ac.jp/"
Fukui Medical School

TOKAI AREA
Gifu University
Shizuoka University
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
Nagoya University
"http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/"
Aichi University of Education
Nagoya Institute of Technology
"http://www.nitech.ac.jp/"
Toyohashi University of Technology
"http://www.tut.ac.jp/"
Mie University
"http://www.mie-u.ac.jp/english.html"

KANSAI-KINKI AREA
Shiga University
"http://www.shiga-u.ac.jp/"
Shiga University of Medical Science
"http://www.shiga-med.ac.jp/index-e.html"
Kyoto University
"http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/
Kyoto University of Education
Kyoto Institute of Technology
"http://www.kit.ac.jp/"
Osaka University
"http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/Osaka-u.html"
Osaka University of Foreign Studies
"http://www.osaka-gaidai.ac.jp/index-e.html"
Osaka Kyoiku University
"http://www.okumedia.oc.osaka-kyoiku.ac.jp/"
Hyogo University of Teacher Education
"http://www.hyogo-u.ac.jp/index-e.html"
Kobe University
"http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/"
Kobe University of Mercantile Marine
Nara University of Education
"http://www.nara-edu.ac.jp/"
Nara Women's University
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
"http://www.aist-nara.ac.jp/"
University of Wakayama
"http://www.wakayama-u.ac.jp/"

CHUGOKU AREA
Tottori University
Shimane University
Shimane Medical University
"http://www.shimane-med.ac.jp/"
Okayama University
"http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/index_e.html"
Hiroshima University
"http://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/"
Yamaguchi University

SHIKOKU AREA
The University of Tokushima
"http://tokushima-u.ac.jp/"
Naruto University of Education
"http://www.naruto-u.ac.jp/"
Kagawa University
Kagawa Medical School
Ehime University
"http://ccs42.dpc.ehime-u.ac.jp:8000/"
Kochi University
"http://www.is.kochi-u.ac.jp/"
Kochi Medical School

KYUSHU-OKINAWA AREA
Fukuoka University of Education
"http://hcs.fukuoka-edu.ac.jp/"
Kyushu University
"http://www.kyushu-u.ac.jp/"
Kyushu Institute of Design
"http://www.kyushu-id.ac.jp/"
Kyushu Institute of Technology
"http://www.kyutech.ac.jp/"
Saga University
"http://www.cc.saga-u.ac.jp/"
Saga Medical School
Nagasaki University
"http://www.cc.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/"
Kumamoto University
"http://www.eecs.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/"
Oita University
"http://www.oita-u.ac.jp/"
Medical College of Oita
Miyazaki University
"http://www.miyazaki-u.ac.jp/"
Miyazaki Medical College
"http://www.miyazaki-med.ac.jp/"
Kagoshima University
"http://www.kagoshima-u.ac.jp/"
National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya
University of The Ryukyus
"http://www.ie.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/"

APPENDIX IV

List of Potential Host Institutions
for the
Summer Institute in Korea Program

NOTE: Other government institutions can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Institution Address and
Phone/FAX Number
Science Research Centers
Topology and Geometry Research Director: Prof. U-Hang Ki
Center (TGRC) 1370 Sankyunk-Dong
Kyungpook National University Taegu 702-701
Tel: 82-53-950-6830/6832
Fax: 82-53-959-1717

Center for Theoretical Physics (CTP) Director: Prof. Hi-Sung Song
Seoul National University San 56-1, ShinrimDong Kwanak-ku
Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-880-6523, 886-4589
Fax: 82-884-7167

Semiconductor Physics Research Director: Prof. Hyung-Jae Lee
Center (SPRC) Jeonju Jeonrabook Do 560-756
Jeonbuk National University Tel: 82 652-70-3607
Fax: 82-652-70-3320

Organic Chemistry Research Center (OCRC) Director: Prof. Nung-Min Yoon
Sogang University 1-1 Sinsu-Dong, Mapo-Ku
Seoul 121-742
Tel: 82-2-705-8233
Fax: 82-2-701-0967

Research Center for Molecular Director: Prof. Yung-Chil Hah
Microbiology (RCMM) San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong,
Seoul National University Kwanak-ku
Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-2-880-6710
Fax: 82-2-888-4911

Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Director: Prof. Moo-Je Cho
Research Center (PMBBRC) 900 Kajwa-Dong
Gyeongsang National University Chinju 660-701
Tel: 82-591-751-5957
Fax: 82-591-759-9363

Global Analysis Research Center (GARC) Director: Prof. Sang-Moon Kim
Seoul National University San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong,
Kwanak-Ku
Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-2-880-6710
Fax: 82-2-888-4911

Research Center for Dielectric Director: Prof. Min-Su Jang
and Advanced Matter Physics (RCDAMP) 30 Jangjun-tong, Kumjeong-Ku
Pusan National University Pusan 609-735
Tel: 82-51 -510-1868/9
Fax: 82-51-515-2390

Center for Biofunctional Molecules (CBM) Director: Prof. Dong-Han Kim
Pohang University of Science and Technology San 31 Hyoja-Dong
Pohang 790-784
Tel: 82-562-279-5862/3
Fax: 82-562-279-2101

Center for Molecular Science (CMS) Director: Prof. Mu-Shik Jhon
KAIST 373-1, Kusung-Dong, Yusung-Ku
Taejon 305-701
Tel: 82-42-829-3121/3
Fax: 82-42-829-8130

Research Center for Cell Differentiation Director: Prof. Man-Sik Kang
(RCCD) San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong Kwanak-Ku
Seoul National University Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-2-880-6686/6
Fax: 82-2-872-1993

Cancer Research Center (CRC) Director: Prof. Woo-Hyun Chang
Seoul National University 28 Yongon-Dong, Chongno-Ku
Seoul 110-799
Tel: 82-2-760-2400;
82-2-764-0329
Fax: 82-2-766-4477

Center for Mineral Resources Research (CMR) Director: Prof. Chil-Sup So
Korea University 1, Anam-Dong, Sungbuk-Ku
Seoul 136-701
Tel: 82-2-920-1820;
82-2-927-6181
Fax: 82-2-927-6180

Research Center for New Bio-Materials Director: Prof. Kwan-Hwa Park
in Agriculture (RCNBMA) 103 Seodung-Dong, Kwonsun-Ku
Seoul National University Suwon 441 -744
Tel: 82-331-290-2028;
82-331-294-1609
Fax: 82-331-2941336

Engineering Research Centers
Advanced Fluids Engineering Research Director: Prof. Chung-Mook Lee
Center (AFERC) Sang 31 Hoyja-Dong
Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang 790-784
Tel: 82-562-279-5904
Fax: 82-562-279-3199

Center for Artificial Intelligence Director: Prof. Jung-Wan Cho
Research (CAIR) 373-1 Kusong-Dong, Yusung-Ku
KAIST Taejon 01-701
Tel: 82-42-869-8711/3
Fax: 82-42-869-8700

Sensor Technology Research Center (STRC) Director: Prof. Byung-Ki Sohn
Kyungpook National University 1370 Sankyunk-Dong
Taegu 702-701
Tel: 82-53-950-6825, 952-8743
Fax: 82-53-950-6827

Satellite Technology Research Director: Prof. Soon-Dal Choi
Center (SaTReC) 373-1 Kusong-Dong, Yusung-Ku
KAIST Taejon 301-701
Tel: 82-42-869-8612
Fax: 82-42-869-0064

Research Center for Thin Film Director: Prof. Dong-Nyung Lee
Fabrication and Crystal San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong Kwanak-Ku
Growing of Advanced Materials (RETCAM) Seoul 151-742
Seoul National University Tel: 82-2-880-7446
Fax: 82-2-886-4156

BioProcess Engineering Research Director: Prof. Ho-Nam Chang
Center (BPERC) 373-1 Kusong-Dong, Yusung-Ku
KAIST Taejon, 301-701
Tel: 82-42-869-8811/2
Fax: 82-42-869-8800

Animal Resources Research Center (ARRC) Director: Prof. Chang-Woo Kim
Kon-Kuk University 93-1 Mojin-Dong, Sungdong-Ku
Seoul 133-701
Tel: 82-2-457-3903/82-2-450-3666
Fax: 82-2-455-1044

Research Center for New Drug Director: Prof. Won-Keun Chung
Development (RCNDD) San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong Kwanak-Ku
Seoul National University Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-2-880-7832
Fax: 82-2-874-2203

Rapidly Solidified Materials Director: Prof. Byung-Sun Chun
Research Center (RASOM) 220, Kung-Dong, Youseong-Ku
Chungnam National University Taejon 305-335
Tel: 82-42-82-6587/9
Fax: 82-42-822-9401

Center for Interface Science and Director: Prof. Duk-Young Yoon
Engineering of Materials (CISEM) 373-1 Kusong-Dong, Yusung-Ku
KAIST Taejon, 301-701
Tel: 82-42-869-8919, 3312
Fax: 82-42-869-8920

Engineering Research Center for Advanced Director: Prof. Wook-Hyun Kwon
Control and Instrumentation (ERC-ACI) San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong Kwanak-Ku
Seoul National University Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-2-880-7318
Fax: 82-2-888-4182

Turbo and Power Machinery Research Director: Prof. Sung-Tack Ro
Center (TPMRC) San 56-1, Shinrim-Dong Kwanak-ku
Seoul National University Seoul 151-742
Tel: 82-2-880-5513
Fax: 82-2-883-0179

Center for Advanced Reactor Research (CARR) Director: Prof. Byong-Whi Lee
KAIST 373-1 Kusong-Dong, Yusung-Ku
Taejon, 301-701
Tel: 82-42-869-8851, 8853
Fax: 82-42-869-8860

Research Center for Catalytic Director: Prof. Yong-Gul Kim
Technology (RCCT) San 31 Hyoja-dong
Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang 790-784
Tel: 82-562-279-5800
Fax: 82-562-279-5799

Automation Research Center (ARC) Director: Prof. Kun-Soo Chang
Pohang University of Science and Technology San 31 Hyoja-Dong
Pohang 790-784
Tel: 82-562-279-5958
Fax: 82-562-279-3499

Research Center for Ocean Industrial Director: Prof. Kyu-Dae Cho
Development (RCOID) 599-1 Daeyeon-Dong, Nam-Ku
National Fisheries University of Pusan Pusan 608-737
Tel: 82-51-627-1095
Fax: 82-51-627-1096

Bioproducts Research Center (BRC) Director: Prof. Bru-Ryang Pyun
Yonsei University 340 Shinchon-Dong, Sodaemun-Ku
Seoul 120-749
Tel: 82-2-361-3591;
82-2-361-6820
Fax: 82-2-312-6821

Opto-Electonics Research Center (OERC) Director: Prof. Yong-Se Kwon
KAIST 373-1 Kusong-Dong, Yusung-Ku
Taejon, 301-701
Tel: 82-42-869-8559/8551
Fax: 82-42-869-8560

Advanced Structure Research Station Director: Prof. Li-Hyung Lee
(STRESS) 17, Haengdong-Dong, Sungdong-Ku
Hanyang University Seoul 133-791
Tel: 82-2-290-0304/0308; 82-2-292-0768
Fax: 82-2-292-2414

Center for Advanced Aerospace Director: Prof. Nack-Joon Kim
Materials (CAAM) San 31 Hyoja-Dong
Pohang University of Science and Technology Pohang 790-784
Tel: 82-562-279-2820/2135
Fax: 82-562-279-2399/5887

Engineering Research Center for Net-Shape Director: Prof. Jae-Chan Choi
and Die Manufacturing (NSDM) 30, Jangjun-Dong, Kumjeong-Ku
Pusan National University Pusan 609-735
Tel: 82-51 -510-1491/2
Fax: 82-51 -512-1722

Government Related Research Institutes
Korea Institute of Science and Technology 39-1 HawallGok-Dong Sungbuk-Ku
(KIST) Seoul
Tel: 82-02-962-8801
Fax: 82-02-963-4013

System Engineering Research 1 Eoun-Dong Younsung-ku
Institute (SERI) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-860-4114
Fax: 82-042-861-1999

Genetic Engineering Research 1 Eoun-Dong Younsung-Ku
Institute (GERI) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-860-4114
Fax: 82-042-861-1759

Science and Technology Policy 207-43 ChungYangri-Dong
Institute (STEPI) DongdaeMun-ku
Seoul
Tel: 82-02-962-8801
Fax: 82-02-964-3741

Korea Ocean Research and Development 385 Block Sa-Dong Ansan City
Institute (KDRDI) Kyeongki-Do
Tel: 82-02-863-4770
Fax: 82-0345-82-6698

Korea Atomic Energy Research 150 DukJin-Dong Yousung-Ku
Institute (KAERI) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-820-2000
Fax: 82-042-820-2702

Korea Research Institute of Standards 1 Doryung-Dong Yousung-Ku
and Science (KRISS) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-861 -7200
Fax: 82-042-861-1494

Electronics and Telecommunications Research 161 Kajung-Dong Yousung-Ku
Institute (ETRI) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-860-6114
Fax: 82-042-861-1033

Korea Research Institute of Chemical 100 Chang-Dong Yousung-Ku
Technology (KRICT) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-821-7114
Fax: 82-042-861-7022

Korea Institute of Geology Mining and 100 Chang-Dong Yousung-Ku
Materials (KIGAM) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-868-3114
Fax: 82-042-861-9720

Korea Institute of Energy and 66 SangNam-Dong Yousung-Ku
Resources (KIER) ChangWon City
Tel: 82-042-860-3114
Fax: 82-042-861-6224

Korea Institute of Machinery and 66 SangNam-Dong Yousung-Ku
Metals (KIMM) ChangWon City
Kyeung Nam
Tel: 82-0551-80-3000
Fax: 82-0551-80-3333

Korea Research Institute of Ships and 171 Chang-Dong Yousung-Ku
Ocean Engineering (KEISO) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-861-7401
Fax: 82-042-820-7711

Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) 171 Chang-Dong Yousung-Ku
Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-861-7746
Fax: 82-042-820-7800

Korea Ginseng and Tobacco Research 302 Sinsung-Dong Yousung-Ku
Institute (KGTRI) Daejon City
Tel: 82-042-861-5070
Fax: 82-042-861-1979

Private Research Institutes
Samsung Advanced Institute of San 141- Neungeo-ri
Technology (SAIT) Kiheung-Uop Yongin-ku
Suwan City Keyungi-Do
Tel: 82-0331 -280-9114
Fax: 82-0331-280-9099

Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE) 541 5 Ka Namdaemun-Ro Chung-Ku
Seoul City
Tel: 82-02-759-3654
Fax: 82-02-726-2873

NOTE: REFER TO PDF VERSION OF THIS DOCUMENT OR THE GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDE FOR FORM 1225; IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION.

APPLICATION FORM 1

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Summer Institute in Japan, Monbusho Summer Program and Summer Institute in Korea

(This application must be typewritten.)

APPLICATION TO:
Check which program you wish to apply for. If you wish to be considered for
more than one program, indicate first, second, and third preferences.
Summer Institute in Japan _____
Monbusho Summer Program _____
If you choose only the Summer Institute in Japan, is daily Japanese language
training considered by you to be an essential part of the program? yes ___ no ___
Summer Institute in Korea _____
NAME

_________________________________________________________________________
Last Name First Name Middle Name Other Names Used
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ______-___-______
CITIZENSHIP STATUS (Please check):
U.S. CITIZEN _____
U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENT _____
ALIEN REGISTRATION NUMBER ____________

CURRENT HOME MAILING ADDRESS (academic year)
__________________________________________________________________________
PERMANENT HOME MAILING ADDRESS
__________________________________________________________________________
CURRENT ACADEMIC ADDRESS
Department __________________________________________________
Institution _________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________
Office Phone ___________________ FAX __________________
Home Phone _____________________ FAX __________________
E-mail address ______________________________________________
Date (Month/Year) when you began graduate studies ___________
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE OBTAINED FROM:
(do not use your proposed host scientist in Japan or Korea)
Academic Advisor
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Department _________________________________________________________________
Institution ________________________________________________________________
Phone/FAX/e-mail ___________________________________________________________
Two Others
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Department _________________________________________________________________
Institution ________________________________________________________________
Phone/FAX/e-mail ___________________________________________________________
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Department _________________________________________________________________
Institution ________________________________________________________________
Phone/FAX/e-mail ___________________________________________________________
PREVIOUS VISITS TO JAPAN OR KOREA (place, year, duration, and purpose)
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

POSITIONS AND AWARDS IN THE LAST THREE YEARS
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
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JAPANESE OR KOREAN LANGUAGE BACKGROUND: Specify courses taken (university
level), details of other training (including self-instruction), and any
particular strengths you might have in the language. Please note this
information is required for planning the language instruction in Japan and
Korea and that proficiency in Japanese or Korean is not a prerequisite for any
of the summer programs.

I have read this program announcement in detail and have noted the conditions herein.

Signature of applicant ___________________________________Date ____________

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POTENTIAL HOST INSTITUTIONS 2

(Please see program announcement for the appropriate method to complete this
form. List potential host institutions in priority order, and include names
and complete contact information of potential host scientist(s) if available.)

Student Name: ________________________________________

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 3

Student Name: _________________________________________

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DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT RESEARCH 4

Student Name: ________________________________________

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RECOMMENDATION FORM 5

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NAME OF APPLICANT: ____________________________________________

REFEREE:
Name: __________________________________________________
Department: ______________________________________________
Institution: _____________________________________________
1. How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant?

2. In specific terms, explain how the Summer Program will benefit the applicant in his/her research interests. What unique approaches, opportunities, or skills will the applicant obtain in Japan or Korea that are unavailable in the United States?

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3. Briefly describe the applicant's research contributions, the quality of the research, and the potential significance of the research to your discipline or field.

4. I rank this applicant in the top ____ (percent) among _____ (number) of graduate students I have supervised over the last _____ (number) years.

Please check one of the two statements below (if space A is checked, the
Foundation will honor your request to the extent permitted by law):

SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ DATE _______________

(Please send this recommendation form to: Japan and Korea Program, Rm. 935, Division of International Programs, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22230. Do not return to applicant. Recommendations must be postmarked by December 1. Failure to return this form in a timely fashion will jeopardize the application.)

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OMB No. 3145-0058
Keywords:
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NSF 96-151
(Replaces NSF 95-160 and 96-16)

SUMMER PROGRAMS IN JAPAN AND KOREA

Summer Institute in Japan For U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering Monbusho Summer Program Research Experience Fellowships for Young Foreign Researchers Summer Institute in Korea For U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

Program Announcement

Deadline: December 1, annually

Division of International Programs NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION John E. Fogarty International Center NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHp> Agricultural Research Service U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Who may apply

SUMMER PROGRAMS IN JAPAN AND KOREA

The Summer Institute in Japan for U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

The Monbusho Summer Program: Research Experience Fellowships for Young Foreign Researchers

The Summer Institute in Korea for U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

Application Procedures for Summer Programs in Japan and Korea

APPENDIX I

Government and University Host Institutions for the Summer Institute in Japan Program

APPENDIX II

Japanese Corporate Host Institutions for the Summer Institute in Japan Program

APPENDIX III

List of Potential Host Institutions for the Monbusho Summer Program

APPENDIX IV

List of Potential Host Institutions for the Summer Institute in Korea Program

APPLICATION FORM 1

Summer Institute in Japan, Monbusho Summer Program and Summer Institute in Korea

APPLICATION FORM 1

APPLICATION FORM 1

POTENTIAL HOST INSTITUTIONS 2

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 3

DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT RESEARCH 4

RECOMMENDATION FORM 5

RECOMMENDATION FORM 5

Summer Institute in Japan
For U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering
Monbusho Summer Program
Research Experience Fellowships for Young Foreign Researchers
Summer Institute in Korea
For U.S. Graduate Students in Science and Engineering

Division of International Programs
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
John E. Fogarty International Center
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHp> Agricultural Research Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Government and University Host Institutions
for the
Summer Institute in Japan Program

Japanese Corporate Host Institutions
for the
Summer Institute in Japan Program

List of Potential Host Institutions
for the
Monbusho Summer Program

List of Potential Host Institutions
for the
Summer Institute in Korea Program