Harvard Summer Program in Yokohama, Japan (RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology)
At a Glance
Dates:
June 13–August 22, 2010
Application deadline:
February 5
Cost:
$5,250
Accommodations:
Dorms
Slideshow
Contact
- Takao Hensch, e-mail
Harvard College students can attend an information session for this program.
Cutting-edge science internships in Yokohama
Faculty: Takao Hensch and principal investigators at the RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology
Experience science in Japan at the RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology (RCAI). This 10-week course begins with a private tutorial by RCAI faculty on basic immunology, followed by an international lecture series at the graduate level culminating in a cutting-edge symposium by world leaders in the field. Students then enter RCAI host labs to conduct basic research alongside young Japanese scientists. On-site language courses and weekend excursions to nearby cultural sites such as Kamakura and Mt. Fuji are an integral component.
Course of study
Students enroll in the following 2 courses. Selected students receive a cultural and language primer at the Harvard Reischauer Institute beginning in early May.
Prerequisites for both courses: laboratory experience to be determined by the instructor.
BIOS S-98ry Study Abroad in Yokohama, Japan (RIKEN): Reading and Research in Immunology (32538)
Takao K. Hensch.
(4 credits: UN) Limited enrollment
Students choose a laboratory for their independent research project based on their academic interests.
BIOS S-142a Study Abroad in Yokohama, Japan (RIKEN): Recent Advances in Immunology (32546)
Takao K. Hensch.
(4 credits: UN) Limited enrollment
The RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology, the first and largest research institution dedicated to allergy and immunology in Japan, aims to provide young scientists with the opportunity to learn about cutting-edge immunology research. In this course, we study the breadth, and complex and dynamic nature of the immune system. The topics such as lymphocyte development, T-cell and B-cell response, innate immunity, mucosal immunity, and immunodeficiency are covered in basic immunology lectures. Students study the recent research done on receptor signaling, immune network by regulatory T cells and NK T cells, autoimmunity, and other important issues during the advanced lectures.
Course credit
See Study Abroad Credit Information.
Faculty
Takao K. Hensch, PhD, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Harvard University
Application
Students must be at least 18 years old, have completed at least 1 year of college or be a first-year student, and be in good academic standing to apply.
The application materials, outlined below, are due February 5:
- A completed online application (available in early December) that includes:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A supplementary statement describing interest in the program, relevant coursework, and travel experience abroad (previous travel is not a prerequisite)
- Official transcripts (sent directly to the address below; unofficial transcripts are accepted for Harvard College students only)
Transcripts should be addressed as follows:
Matilda West
Study Abroad Coordinator
Harvard Summer School
51 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138 USA
Students will be notified of admission decisions by late February or early March.
Cost
The cost of the program is $5,250 and a nonrefundable $50 application fee. This covers the following:
- Tuition
- Room and some meals
- Excursions (including meals when appropriate)
In addition to the program fee, students are responsible for:
- A health insurance fee ($175; waived if students have US insurance that provides coverage outside the United States)
- Transportation to and from Yokohama
- The cost of passports and visas (if the latter is needed)
- Any immunizations
Program directors will advise students of likely additional expenses.
How to pay and funding options
See How to Pay for payment deadlines, deposit amounts, and more information including funding options for Harvard College students.
For information on Reischauer Institute funding opportunities, please visit Reischauer’s webpage on fellowships and grants.
Accommodations
Students reside in dorms inhabited by exchange students studying at various institutions in Yokohama.
Additional information
Contact Takao Hensch, hensch@mcb.harvard.edu.
Students with disabilities should contact the disability services coordinator as soon as possible. See Students with Disabilities for more information.