Education
Education
Internship Program
CiRA Research Internship Program
2023 CiRA Research Internship Program
The CiRA Research Internship Program welcomes graduate students and undergraduates to conduct research at CiRA for a short period.
| Eligibility | Undergraduate (mainly the 3rd and 4th year) and graduate students who wish to enroll in CiRA |
|---|---|
| Period | 1-6 consecutive weeks in summer season (from June to October, depending on the host lab) |
| Location |
Center for iPS Cell Research and
Application (CiRA), Kyoto University |
| Participation fee |
Domestic university students: ※Overseas university students will be accepted under the Kyoto University Short-Term International Students System.
※Students affiliated with the overseas university which concludes the Academic Exchange Agreement with Kyoto University are free from the above-mentioned fee. |
| Transportation and accommodation expenses |
※As a matter of principle, we make a bank transfer to domestic university student after the internship, also we will pay in cash (Japanese yen) to overseas university student during a stay. ※Travel expenses are paid in accordance with the Kyoto University Regulations. Please note that transportation expenses will not be provided if you have other affairs before and/or after the participation. |
| Number of positions | Each lab can host maximum of two students, including maximum of one student from overseas university. (Depending on the labs) |
| Responsibilities |
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| Application form | |
| Deadline for application |
March 17 (Fri.), 2023 May 26 (Fri.), 2023 Closed |
| Contact info | CiRA Research Internship Committee E-mail: cira-internship*cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please change * to @) |
| Remarks | It may be canceled by Japanese government policy and infection states in Japan and overseas in regard to Covid19. |
Application process
Where to submit
application documents
Center for iPS Cell Research and Application
E-mail：cira-internship＊cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Please change * to @
Where to submit application documents
Center for iPS Cell Research and Application
E-mail：cira-internship＊cira.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Please change * to @
※1 You are encouraged to contact the PI of the laboratory you want to be affiliated with by e-mail, and check research content in advance. Refer to the following research overviews and lab websites.
※2 Fill out the required information on the application and submit with other documents to the above email address after obtaining consent from your supervisor.
※3 Notification of decisions will be made in April for overseas applicants and June for domestic applicants.
※4 After the job offer, participants will be required to have Personal Accident Insurance (including the treatment for Covid-19 infection) and Personal Liability Insurance valid during the program period.
Other:
As for 4th year student of the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, please apply through My Course Program.
Host PIs and group in 2023
Dept. of Life Science Frontiers
| PI | Research Overview |
|---|---|
| Hirohide Saito |
RNA-based gene regulation and cell-fate control |
| Yoko Hamazaki |
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| Knut Woltjen |
Gene and epigenome engineering tools to control human genome functions |
| Yasuhiro Takashima |
Early development and regenerative medicine using naïve human iPS cells |
| Takuya Yamamoto |
Elucidation of cell fate decision mechanisms using genome-wide analysis |
| Shunsuke F. Shimobayashi |
Peering into cell reprogramming using the lens of physics |
| Risa K. Kawaguchi |
Multi-omics data analysis for stem cell research |
Dept. of Cell Growth and Differntiation
| PI | Research Overview |
|---|---|
| Yoshinori Yoshida | Cardiovascular research using iPS cells |
Dept. of Clinical Application
| PI | Research Overview |
|---|---|
| Makoto Ikeya | Geneartion of iPSC-derived useful cells |
| Hidetoshi Sakurai |
Development of a novel therapy for muscular diseases |
| Akitsu Hotta |
Integration of iPS cell and genome editing technologies to combat intractable genetic disorders |
Uehiro Research Div. for iPS Cell Ethics
| PI | Research Overview |
|---|---|
| Misao Fujita |
Considering the ethics of iPS cell research and regenerative medicine |
| Jusaku Minari |
Ethical and Policy Issues Associated with Regenerative Medicine |
