This program is operated by Waseda’s partner university. Please note that Waseda will only distribute the information. We cannot support you at any stage of the program. If you are interested in this program, please contact the administrative staff directly at the email address below.
For more information about TOMODACHI-STEM, please contact Stacy Burger at [email protected].
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Now Accepting Applications for the 2022-2023 TOMODACHI STEM Women’s Leadership and Research Program
Website: TOMODACHI-STEM Program – Global Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives | Lehigh University
Application deadline: August 13, 2022
Program Dates:
September 6-19, 2022: Online orientation and program foundation
February 12-March 14, 2023: Research experience at Lehigh University or Rice University
March 14-15, 2023: Full cohort stay in Houston, Texas
Eligibility criteria:
The program is open to applicants who are:
• female degree-seeking undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering
• 18 years old or older
• Japanese citizens or permanent residents
• sufficiently fluent in English to successfully conduct research in a U.S. university lab
Download Program Flyer (PDF)
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TOMODACHI-STEM Women’s Leadership and Research Programは、日本の大学で理工系を専攻する女性の大学生１０名を対象とした５週間の研究インターンシッププログラムです。ペンシルバニア州のリーハイ大学とテキサス州のライス大学にて行われ、大学の研究室に属して最先端の研究活動に触れると同時にアメリカの高等教育システムを体験し、米国人学生との交流活動を通して言語や文化を学ぶ機会を提供します。このプログラムは、国際共同研究を通じて、理工学研究に興味を持つ日本人女子学生にアメリカとの連携のきっかけを提供することを目的としています。
TOMODACHI-STEM Women’s Leadership and Research Program is a leadership and research program for women that combines real-world experience in science and engineering research with an introduction to U.S. higher education and opportunities for career exploration, English language enrichment, cultural engagement and collaboration with U.S. students.
Hosted by Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Rice University in Houston, Texas – two of the top research universities in the U.S.– the program includes a three-week virtual experience and a five-week research internship. It is limited to just 10 participants, allowing for a personalized experience.
Visit go.lehigh.edu/tomodachistem to learn more and apply.
from CIE, Waseda University
