How to join us

For International Students, Postdoctoral Candidates, and Researchers

This guide provides information for students interested in joining our lab, as well as for researchers who plan to stay with us for short or long periods.

If you are an undergraduate and master's student who wants to join our lab, please contact us first at shimobaba*faculty.chiba-u.jp (replace * with @).

Please note that our lab typically does not accept "research students". However, we can make exceptions for those who are eligible for the Japanese Government Scholarship.

Postdoctoral candidates and researchers who are interested in staying with us for either a short or long term should also contact us at shimobaba*faculty.chiba-u.jp (replace * with @).

Please be aware that you will need our university permission. Obtaining it can take an amount of time, so it is best to contact us as soon as possible to ensure a smoother process.