NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR BASIC BIOLOGY

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GRADUATE PROGRAMS

The NIBB carries out two graduate programs.

1. Graduate University for Advanced Studies

   The NIBB constitutes the Department of Molecular Biomechanics in the School of Life Science of the Graduate University for Advanced Studies. The University provides Ph.D. course of three years duration. Those who have completed master's course in a university or are qualified equivalent to or higher are eligible to apply.

   The Department consists of the following Divisions and Fields:

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   Divisions:

   Molecular Cell Biology

   Fields:

   Biomolecular Systems
   Cell Dynamics

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   Divisions:

   Developmental Gene Expression and Regulation

   Fields:

   Gene Expression
   Morphogenesis
   Transgenic Biology

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   Divisions:

   Regulation Biology

   Fields:

   Biological Regulation
   Biological Information

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2. Graduate Student Training Program

   Graduate students enrolled in other universities and institutions are trained to conduct research for fixed periods of time under the supervision of NIBB professors.