A selected project for Global COE (Centers of Excellence) Program :
Formation and Development of Mathematical Sciences Based on Modeling and
Analysis

Overview of MIMS Ph. D. Program
<http://www.mims.meiji.ac.jp/education/phd-e.html>
The key educational component of the Global COE Program for the
`Formation and Development of Mathematical Sciences Based on
Modeling and Analysis’ is the Ph.D. program provided by MIMS, an
affiliated research institute of the Organization for the Strategic
Coordination of Research and Intellectual Property, Meiji University.

This program consists of (1) “Cross Educational Programs” and (2)
“Practical Programs”.

(1) “Cross Educational Programs” are based mainly on the “Project Based
Analysis and Research Cluster” and the “Inter-Departmental Course” at
the Graduate School of Meiji University. In the “Project Based Analysis
and Research Cluster”, four subjects – Advanced Study of Mathematical
Sciencesâ…  & â…¡, and Advanced Mathematical Sciences â…  &
â…¡ – are provided, which are coordinated by MIMS members and
research fellows. These subjects are taught in both English and
Japanese, and are designed to instruct students in “Mathematical
modeling and analysis” for nonlinear non-equilibrium systems and
non-linear time-series, which are central themes at MIMS. The aim is
that students become able to consider complex phenomena in societies
from various perspectives. The Inter-Departmental Course offer a number
of “Multilingual Graduate Research”, such as “Fundamentals of English
Communication Skills in Academic Setting” and “Fundamentals of Writing
Academic Papers in English”. These subjects, which are taught by English
native speaking professors specializing in academic English teaching,
are aimed to cultivate highly skilled researchers able to be active
internationally. Moreover, as an optional curriculum, students are
recommended to study at graduate schools of partner universities based
on the credit transfer system. At the Department of Mathematical and
Life Sciences at the Graduate School of Science, Hiroshima University, a
collaborating institute of our Global COE Program, some courses are
available to be enrolled. In addition, the Graduate School of Science
and Technology of Ryukoku University, an education and research hub for
western Japan on Mathematical Sciences, provides students with the
opportunity to take classes as well.

On the other hand, (2) “Practical Programs” are based mainly on the
“MIMS Research Guidance Program” at the Graduate School of Meiji
University, and the “Project research for graduate students” at the
Department of Mathematical and Life Sciences at the Graduate School of
Science, Hiroshima University. In the “MIMS Research Guidance Program”,
a MIMS member or research fellow will be selected from each MIMS
research group (Modeling, Mathematical Analysis, and Simulation) to form
a research guidance team which will then provide comprehensive
supervision to each individual student. The program mainly consists of
two courses: the “Non-linear non-equilibrium systems course” which
focuses mainly on vital and biological phenomena and the “Non-linear
time-series course” which focuses mainly on economics, finance and the
phenomena of natural science. The “Project research for graduate
students” allows students to actually study at the Graduate School of
Hiroshima University and participate in research programs for several
months. Students must plan their own research subject, and complete a
report of their accomplishments. The aim is to enhance students’ ability
to study on their own initiative in different environmental conditions
and heighten their research expertise and understanding of their
respective fields.

Students who complete all of the courses mentioned above receive
necessary guidance, and once the student has reached a certain level,
the student will receive permission to submit a dissertation (Doctoral
Thesis). Students who have successfully passed the examination of the
thesis, will be awarded a Doctoral Degree.

An English version of the application guidelines for the MIMS Ph.D.
Program is now available from here
<http://www.mims.meiji.ac.jp/education/phd/2009.files/MIMS_PhD_S_2009_E2
.pdf>  .

Application Periods
Applications can only be made during the application periods specified
below.
*Application Period I: From 2nd July 2009 to 8th July 2009
*Application Period II: From 27th January 2010 to 2nd February 2010
Note: Applications must arrive no later than the final dates shown
above.

Applicants must send an e-mail to the Office of the Global COE Program
including the following information:
-E-mail Subject: “Request for MIMS Ph.D. Program application
forms”
-Applicant’s full name
-Present residing address
-E-mail address (except free e-mail address)
-Telephone number
Application forms will be sent to the present address by post as
indicated on the e-mail.

Contact Information
Meiji University
Office of the Global Centers of Excellence Program
1-1-1 Higashimita, Tama-ku, Kawasaki,
Kanagawa 214-8571
JAPAN
E-mail: gcoe[at]mics.meiji.ac.jp

Complete info:
http://www.mims.meiji.ac.jp/education/phd-e.html
http://www.mims.meiji.ac.jp/education/phd/2009.files/MIMS_PhD_S_2009_E2.
pdf