Application Guide for Laboratory research and Internship Program at Shonan（LIPS） College of Bioresource Sciences, Nihon University

What is LIPS? LIPS stands for Laboratory research and Internship Program at Shonan. College of Bioresource Sciences (BRS), Nihon University will provide the opportunity exclusively for Japanese Language and Japan Studies Program (JLSP) students to join cutting-edge research with our students under Professors’ supervision as well as the internship in the University to be a bridge between Japan and your country.

The Campus of BRS is located at FUJISAWA City, Kanagawa Prefecture, about 50 km south-west of Tokyo and the area called SHONAN, the coast of Sagami Bay. The SHONAN area includes KAMAKURA, the ancient city of SAMURAI and famous for Big Buddha as well as ENOSHIMA, the symbol island of the area and a closest seaside resort to Tokyo.

BRS offers the courses related to Agricultural Studies including Veterinary Medicines and it has been seen as the one of the most active research institutions in Japan; on the citation index of Agricultural Studies Thomson Reuters ranked Nihon University 7th among Japanese universities and the Top among private universities. The size of campus reached over 60ha and there are Museum, Farm, Forests, Food Recessing Factory, Animal Medical Centers and Football Grounds etc.

Outline of LIPS Between August to Mid-September Date (exact date will be discussed after the acceptance) Duration 1 to 2 months Those who will attend either JLSP’s 1st Term (May to July) or 2nd Term Eligibility (September to December) Intakes 2 students LIPS consisted two activities; -Research in the Laboratory -Internship at Laboratory or Academic Affairs Section: About 3 hours per day Program (15 hours a week) during non-research time. You will be in charge of planning and operating the activities or projects contribute to the internationalization of BRS such as language and cultural exchange and multilingualization of websites etc. Certificate Certificate will be issued after the completion of the program Financial ・On Campus Accommodation provided (Free) Support ・Tuition will not be charged

Application Procedure Application procedure is very simple. 1) Download the Application Form from the URL below, fill out and submit the form via email to both Academic Affairs Section of BRS ([email protected]) and International Liaison Division ([email protected]). Application 2) About our laboratories please look at our website(goo.gl/kuiUmq). Procedure Laboratories: Listed on the pages of College and Departments in the pamphlet of BRS Professors: NIHON UNIVERSITY's Researcher Information(goo.gl/k1Hy1s) Search by Faculty or Department Choose: College of Bioresource Sciences and Department Closing Date 31 May, 2019

Result Result will be informed via email by the end of June

ACCESS by TRAIN: Only 3 mins walk from Mutsuai Nichidai Mae Station.

○From (56mins) Shinjuku⇒Sagamioono⇒Mutsuai Nichidai Mae (ODAKYU Line⇒ODAKYU Enoshima Line) *Must take “Local” train from Shonandai Station

○From (65mins) Tokyo⇒Fujisawa⇒Mutsuai Nichidai Mae (JR Tokaido Line⇒ODAKYU Enoshima Line) *Must take “Local” train from Fujisawa Station.

Application Form goo.gl/cFt4YU Nihon University goo.gl/WZ3pyW CONTACT JLSP Brochure goo.gl/eW2Vke Academic Affairs Section, BRS Access(Japanese Only) goo.gl/JNmaHK College of Bioresource Sciences(BRS)

Virtual Campus goo.gl/uHMtnI (1866 Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa) [email protected] Odakyu Line goo.gl/PQDpMR /0466-84-3811 JR Line goo.gl/tkKZQP BRS(English) goo.gl/kuiUmq BRS(Japanese) goo.gl/bEFsK0