International Summer Program



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International Summer Program
The 21st Century Center of Excellence (COE) Program, University of the Ryukyus, provides an international summer program to approximately ten international students for two months every year. Studies are focused on the biodiversity of coral reef and island ecosystems. Preeminent researchers are invited to give lectures on diverse approaches to biodiversity. The students can gain research experience through experiments and field investigations in cooperation with the lecturers.
Focus of the Summer Program in 2007:

The aim of the 2007 summer program is to promote better understandings about population dynamics, reproduction, development and symbiosis of corals. Students will learn the above topics through lectures given by internationally recognized coral researchers and get hand-on experiences through working with them.

Each student will participate in one of the following projects. In each project, there will be 3-4 teams, which will study independent but related subjects. Participants will try to prepare manuscripts based on the results obtained during the summer program.
1. Population dynamics and reproductive ecology of corals

(1) Population dynamics of Fungiid corals

(2) Reproduction of Fungiid corals

(3) Community structure and species diversity of corals on the Sesoko reef moat


Coordinator: Dr. Kazuhiko Sakai, TBRC, University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Invited lecturers

Prof. Yossi Loya, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

Prof. Andrew Heyward, AIMS-WA, Australia

Prof. Robert van Woesik, Florida Tech, USA


2. Reproduction and symbiotic biology of corals

(1) Development and establishment of symbiosis in corals

(2) Cost and benefits of symbiosis for larval dispersal

(3) Establishment of zooxanthellae cultures and their characterization

(4) Related subjects proposed by applicants
Coordinator: Prof. Michio Hidaka, University of the Ryukyus, Japan

Invited lecturers

Prof. Robert A. Kinzie III, University of Hawaii, USA

Prof. Robert H. Richmond, PBRC, University of Hawaii, USA

Dr. Andrew Baird, James Cook University, Australia

Dr. Misaki Takabayashi, University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA

Dr. Toshiki Watanabe, Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo, Japan


Eligibility

A person with academic achievements equivalent to MSc or above (preferably Ph.D students)


Duration:

June 23, 2007 to August 22, 2007


Place:

Sesoko Station of Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus

Some participants may visit Main Campus (Nishihara campus) to use SEM, TEM and DNA lab.
Fees, accommodation and transportation:

The 21st Century COE program will provide the followings: 

-Round trip airfare from your country to Okinawa (up to 100,000 JPY)

-Accommodation in Okinawa (e.g. Dormitory at Sesoko Station)

-Transportation from and to the airport
Insurance and VISA:

Medical insurance coverage is required before coming to Japan. Students from some countries may need VISA. Ask the person in charge of the course (Michio Hidaka and Kazuhiko Sakai) or check the following URL; http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html


Program Schedule (tentative):

23 June: Orientation of the program at University of the Ryukyus Main Campus

24 June- Research projects, lectures, and seminars at Sesoko Station

8th week: presentation of your research at Main Campus, submission of reports


Student duties:

  1. Before coming to Japan, discuss research interests with the coordinators of the projects (Michio Hidaka and Kazuhiko Sakai).

  2. During the program, research projects will be conducted under the supervision of the lecturers.

  3. At the end of the program, a short report of research progress is required.


Application and Deadline

Fill in the application form (See below) and e-mail or fax it to Dr. Hidaka before February 1, 2007.


All inquiries should be addressed to:

Dr. Michio Hidaka

Department of Chemistry, Biology and Marine Science,

University of the Ryukyus, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan

e-mail: hidaka@sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tel: +81-98-895-8547 Fax: +81-98-895-8576


For details of project 1, please contact:

Dr. Kazuhiko Sakai

Sesoko Station, Tropical Biosphere Research Center, University of the Ryukyus,

3422 Sesoko, Motobu, Okinawa 905-0227, Japan.

e-mail: sakaikz@lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tel: +81-980-47-6215 Fax: +81-980-47-4919


For details of project 2, please contact:

Dr. Michio Hidaka (address shown above)



International Summer Program in Okinawa, JAPAN
June 23, 2007 to August 22, 2007

A completed application consists of the following items:

  • Application Form. Please complete the application packet which includes

Application form

Statement of Interest



  • Faculty Recommendations. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from your research advisor, are required. You should fill out the top part of first page of the Faculty Reference Form and have your faculty respondents send their recommendation letters directly to the program so as to reach us by February 1, 2007.

  • Transcripts. A copy of your transcript showing courses and grades

International Summer Program in Okinawa, JAPAN
June 23, 2007 to August 22, 2007

APPLICATION FORM

Name: ______________________________

Date of Birth: ______________ Place of Birth: ____________________________________

:__________________________________________________________________Expected_date_of_graduation:_________________________________________________________'>College or University:________________________________________________________________

Expected date of graduation:_________________________________________________________

Citizenship: _________________

Current Address:______________________________________________

City ___________________ State __________Zip Code _____________

Current Phone Number:_____________________ E-mail:___________________________

Permanent Address:____________________________________________

City ___________________ State ___________ Zip Code ____________

Permanent Phone Number:______________________________________


Names and titles of two people who are supplying letters of references:

(1) ___________________________________________

(2) ___________________________________________

Signature __________________________________

Date ______________________________________

International Summer Program in Okinawa, JAPAN
June 23, 2007 to August 22, 2007

STATEMENT OF INTEREST

1) Please indicate which project you would like to join and describe your research plans in the project. 2) Describe your current research project at your graduate school and indicate how this summer program might assist you in your graduate education and research. Please limit your statement to two pages.

Name:

University of the Ryukyus

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAM IN OKINAWA, JAPAN

June 23, 2007 - August 22, 2007
FACULTY REFERENCE FORM
Name of Student

I waive my right of access to this recommendation letter: yes no

Student’s signature ________________________________________________________
This student is applying to enter an international summer program in Okinawa, Japan to study population dynamics, reproduction, development and symbiosis of corals. Please indicate in what capacity you have worked with the student, and compare him/her to other students who are in the graduate school in his/her field of study. Give us your candid opinion of his/her potential for success in graduate school and indicate how our program might benefit him/her.
Please use your own stationery or the reverse side of this form.
THE FOLLOWING TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY RESPONDENT:
Name of Respondent (Please Print) ___________________________________________________

Title

Institution

Address_______________________________________________________________________



Phone Number

E-mail address _________________________________

Respondent’s signature

Date _______________________________
Please return your assessment so as to reach us by February 1, 2007 to:
2007 International Summer Program in Okinawa

Dr. Michio Hidaka.

e-mail: hidaka@sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tel: +81-98-895-8547



Fax: +81-98-895-8576
Program web site: http://www.sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp/coe/index.html

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