At a glance
Dates:
June 10–August 19, 2012
Application deadline:
The application period is now closed.
Cost:
$5,250
Accommodations:
Dorms
See also
Contact
- Takao Hensch, e-mail
Harvard Summer Program in Yokohama, Japan (RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology)
Harvard Summer Program in
Yokohama, Japan
Cutting-edge science in Yokohama at the RIKEN Center for Allergy and Immunology
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 program 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
BIOS S-98ry Study Abroad in Yokohama, Japan (RIKEN): Reading and Research in Immunology (32538)
Takao K. Hensch.
(4 credits: UN) Limited enrollment
Students are placed in a laboratory for their independent research project based on their academic interests.
BIOS S-142a Study Abroad in Yokohama, Japan (RIKEN): International Symposium on 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
The application period is now closed.
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 3:
- A completed online application that includes:
- A $50 nonrefundable application fee
- A statement of interest in the program, including information on relevant coursework and travel experience abroad (previous travel is not a prerequisite)
- Transcripts (student record accepted for Harvard students)
Program directors may ask for interviews
Students will be notified of admission decisions by mid-February.
Cost
There is a nonrefundable $50 application fee. The cost of the program is $5,250 and includes 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 ($195; 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
Suggested budget
See a sample budget for estimated expenses.
How to pay and funding options
See Funding and Payment 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.
