IRES

University of North Texas
Department of Physics
National Science Foundation

International Research Experience in Nanotechnology

 

Physics

Chemistry

Material Science

         Electrical Engineering

 

Application Form
Deadline:  March 1, 2007
Physics Building, 211 Avenue A, Denton, TX  76203
Sponsored by The National Science Foundation
Summer Program. 
June 2 - August 1, 2007

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Applications are invited from graduate and undergraduate students from Physics, Chemistry, Material Sciences,
and Electrical Engineering disciplines for international research experience in Nanoscale science and technology. 
The National Science Foundation sponsored IRES (International Research Experience for Students) program at
the University of North Texas provides opportunity to US graduate and undergraduate students to join research
projects for the summer.  This program will allow students to experience first-hand research experience in
nanotechnology in Japanese Universities.  The students will spend 7-8 weeks at the University of Tsukuba,
Japan or Shimane University to work in the area of semiconductor nanostructures, optoelectronics, photonic
structures, colloidal quantum dots, DNA based molecular electronic devices.  The award will support students
for 7-08 week summer research experiences in Japan.  Each year students from graduate and undergraduate
level will be selected.  The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science will support additional aspects of the
student and faculty exchange program between UNT and the University of Tsukuba and Shimane University. 
University of Tsukuba, which is close to Tokyo, is one of the top-ranked research Universities in Japan to pursue
research in nanotechnology.  Shimane University, which is the other center for international research exchange
is located in Matsue city on the Japan sea-coast.

Eligibility:  The program is open to students who have a serious interest in nanotechnology and prior research
experience.  Graduate students will be in any stage of their research program, while most undergraduate students
will have completed their junior year, although talented

The University of North Texas will make necessary travel arrangements for the trip to Japan.  Participants have
travel expenses covered (airfare, lodging, visa, health insurance) and receive a stipend. To
complement the research experience, we organize enrichment activities, as well as cultural and recreational field
trips.  Activities are conducted in English and no prior knowledge of Japanese is necessary.

  (Please note that information provided in this application may be used to report statistics to the National Science
   Foundation or other reporting agencies in an aggregate report.  All information provided will remain confidential.)

   Name (last, first, middle)   :

  (Note:  Social Security Number required if accepted into program)

   Current Mailing Address:
   City: State: Zip Code:
   Telephone Number

   Permanent Mailing Address:
   City: State: Zip Code:
   Telephone Number


   E-Mail Address:

   Name of College or University you are attending:  
   Major:         Minor:           Degree expected :  
   GPA:       (Scale:  A= )     GPA in Major:  
   Expected graduation date: 

  Citizenship Status: Date of Birth: Sex: Female  Male

  Honors or Awards:

  Special academic program you might be involved with (McNair, CSTEP, honorary fraternity, etc.)

   Indicate areas of research you would like to pursue

  Principle research areas of interest:

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  The applicant should provide a one page brief statement of career goals in scientific research and
reasons for participating in the IRS program.  Graduate students should describe how the international
experience will aid or support their present research plans.  Undergraduate students should discuss
their plans after undergraduate studies (graduate school, employment, etc.) and why you wish to
pursue this research opportunity

Provide names and titles of two faculty members (at your institution or elsewhere) who have been
contacted for letters of support for your application.  These persons should be familiar with your
academic and/or research abilities and should be able to judge your capability for research activities.

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   THE REFERENCES SHOULD SEND THEIR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION DIRECTLY TO:

   Professor Arup Neogi
   Department of Physics
   University of North Texas
   P.O. Box 311427
   Denton, TX  76203
   Tel:  1-940-369-8437
   Email:  arup@unt.edu

   Please send a printed and signed copy of your completed application form, a copy of your transcript(s) and a brief
   statement concerning your career goals and why you wish to participate in this program to Professor Neogi at the
   address/email given above.

   For data collection purposes only, please complete the following: (optional; this information will not be used to determine
   participation in the program.)

   Race/Ethnic Group
   African American    Asia     Caucasian      Latino    Native American      Other (fill in):

   I understand that in accepting participation, I commit myself to be present from June 2 through
   August 1, 2007.  I shall arrange all personal and academic obligations to adjust to this schedule.

 

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