Convolution of Informatics andBiomedical Sciences on Glocal Alliances, CIBoG
WISE Program (Doctoral Program for World-leading Innovative & Smart Education)
Nagoya University Graduate School for Academic Year 2024

Admission Requirements for International Applicants
Aims of the Program
Convolution is the integral product of two functions. Convolution education integrates the function of "biomedical sciences"with the function of "informatics" to bring about more synergistic and practical education, instead of providing education inbiomedical sciences and informatics in parallel. This program fosters the development of researchers, government officials,and entrepreneurs who will develop and implement individualized preventive medicine throughout society.
In this selection, we evaluate (1) basic biomedical sciences or informatics skills and the ability to use them, (2) motivation andattitude toward international joint research, interdisciplinary research, and social implementation, and (3) presentation andcommunication skills, and English proficiency.
1. Eligibility for Application
Nagoya University
・Medicine
D1: Department of Integrated Medicine; International Collaborative Program in Comprehensive Medical Science
between Nagoya University and the University of Adelaide, between Nagoya University and Lund University,and between Nagoya University and the University of Freiburg
M1: Department of Medical Science; Department of Integrated Health Sciences
・Bioagricultural Sciences M1: Department of Applied Biosciences
・Informatics M1: Department of Computing and Software Systems, Department of Intelligent Systems
・Pharmaceutical Sciences M1: Department of Basic Medicinal Sciences
Gifu University Natural Science and Technology M1: Department of Life Science and ChemistryNote:1) International Master course students in Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University, who were enrolled in October
2023, are also eligible.
2) This is a five-year program and only students who plan to enter a doctoral program at the above-mentioned departmentsof Nagoya University and Gifu University will be accepted. In addition, four-year program students in the Doctor courseof Graduate School of Medicine in Nagoya University will be accepted.
3) International students who receive scholarships from the Japanese government, a foreign government, and/or private
foundations, and students with regular jobs are eligible to apply, although CIBoG will be able to provide partial or no
financial support.
2. The Number of Students
About 20 students (Master's students and Doctoral students)
3. Registration PeriodApril 1(Mon) to April 12 (Fri) at noon
Please fill out the registration form.
https://forms.office.com/r/YuwkyDhcZc
4. Application Period
April 1(Mon) to April 15 (Mon) at noon
5. Application Form
CIBoG website: https://cibog.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/recruitment/examination/１）Curriculum vitae:
２）Short essay:

Use a designated CV format.
A4 size, approx. two pages
page 1: Your present research on your department and your future research
page 2: Your expectation on the CIBoG program and your hope for the future
Students submit their CV and essay in person via TACT.
https://tact.ac.thers.ac.jp/portal/site/n_2024_C_07790004
３）Recommendation letter: The academic advisor will describe and upload.
https://forms.office.com/r/NDQ005vNyK

6. Primary Selection
・Primary selection is an screening of application documents in each graduate school.
・Results of selection will be announced via email by CIBoG office on April 18(Thu).
7. Secondary Selection
・Secondary selection is an online group interview in Japanese and English.
・Secondary selection will be scheduled at 13:00 on April 25 (Thu).
* Please introduce yourself including the essay that you submitted with your application form, “Your research in theundergraduate school and future research”, "What do you expect CIBoG program?" and “Your hope and futuredirection” by using one Power Point Slide (16x9).
* Please submit a self-introducing slide before noon on April 22 (Mon). Details will be given after acceptance of primary
selection.
・Results of secondary selection will be announced via email by CIBoG office on April 26 (Fri).
8. Scholarship
・Master’s students will receive an allowance of 85,000 JPY/month for 2 years as Research Assistant. #・D1 students of Medicine will receive an allowance of 85,000 JPY/month for one years as Research Assistant. ## If you can’t be employed, we can’t support you. International students who receive scholarships from the Japanese
government, a foreign government, and/or private foundations, and students with regular jobs except for TA and RA
can’t be supported. Please contact the CIBoG Office for details.
・Doctoral students are encouraged to apply for the other scholarships, such as Make New Standards Program for the Next
Generation Researchers. Outstanding students will be recommended for Make New Standards Program.
（Nagoya University）https://dec.nagoya-u.ac.jp/spring_information（Gifu University）https://www.gifu-u.ac.jp/campus_life/scholarship/gufellow.html
9. Tuition Fee Exemption
・Master's students are exempted from full tuition. However, if a student decides not to enter the doctoral course, he/shewill not be eligible for tuition waiver.
・Doctoral students are exempted from half of the tuition.
10. Activity Support
Our program will provide financial support for participating in various program activities because students are expected tohave a sense of globalization and diversity through various activities.
11. Additional Notes
1) No change in any application document is permitted after submission.
2) If it is discovered after submission that any document has been falsified, admission will be nullified.
3) Applicants’ personal information, including names, addresses, birth dates, etc., will be confidentially used only for thepurposes of screening and announcement of application results, admission procedure, and academic affairs. All personal
information submitted will be properly managed and shall not be used for any other purpose.

Contact:CIBoG WISE Program OfficeKURODA Keisuke, MD. PhD.
Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University
Phone: +81-52-744-1946
email: cibog@med.nagoya-u.ac.jp
URL: https://cibog.med.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/