Annex
February 12, 2015 Updated (indicated in red)
UC Davis Global Research Experience in Advanced Technologies (GREAT)
Summer Research Program 2015 Application Procedure
Students applying for the Global Research Experience in Advanced Technologies (GREAT) Summer Research
Program by UC Davis (Program #21, 42) through ‘The University of Tokyo International Affairs Department
Short-Term Summer Study Abroad Programs with Scholarships: First Recruitment in Academic Year 2015’ are
required to complete the following application procedures before applying for internal selection.
Please read the instructions carefully and remember that completing the application is your responsibility.
Please be aware that you need to go through the process as early as possible as if you have any questions to
the host university, it may take them a few days to reply with an answer.
1. Deadline
Please complete the following application procedures before the application deadline for ‘The University of
Tokyo International Affairs Department Short-Term Summer Study Abroad Programs with Scholarships: First
Recruitment in Academic Year 2015’ to your faculty or graduate school. (Around mid-February. Please check
with your faculty or graduate school as the closing dates may vary depending on your faculty or graduate
school.)
Please note that even though it states “Apply at your university by March 1, 2015”, the above deadline is
the official closing date.
Please be aware that completing the online application is one of the conditions for applying for internal
selection.
2. Procedures
1) Please make sure you read through the attached materials carefully.
Program Summary
*Graduate students are eligible even though the target is stated as Undergraduate students.
GREAT Mentor Faculty List
2) Complete the application found on
https://extension.ucdavis.edu/intl_apps/great.aspx
Note: Students should list 3 UC Davis faculty members with whom they would like to work during the
GREAT Summer Research Program. At least one of the faculty members should be selected from the
GREAT Mentor Faculty List. You can find additional information about prospective mentors by searching
for them on the internet. For example “Tingrui Pan UC Davis” will help you find the link to various UC Davis
sites outlining Professor Pan’s research interests and accomplishments.
3) The following supplemental documents must be submitted with the application documents for ‘The
University of Tokyo International Affairs Department Short-Term Summer Study Abroad Programs with
Scholarships: First Recruitment in Academic Year 2015’
a. Copy of the page with the ID photo of your passport. (Due to the requirements of visa applications,
students who do not have a passport ready at the time of application will not be eligible to apply.)
b. Financial statement in English. (The statement should be on a bank letterhead and be dated within
the last 90 days. If the statement is from a parent or other family members, a letter from that
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parent/family member should accompany the statement which states that he/she is willing to
support the student while he/she attends school here.)
*The minimum amount for the financial statements should be: USD 9,905. This is required to issue
the I-20 (Student Visa Certificate).
3. Process After Internal Selection
After internal selection, UC Davis will review the application of nominated students and make admissions
and placement decisions. You will be notified of the decisions and receive the “welcome materials” by
around the end of April if selected. Please refer to the documents and brochures from UC Davis.
Preparation for the program including arrival at the host university is your own responsibility.
Students who do not pass the internal selection are not eligible to participate in the program even if you
have completed the application above. In this case, no fee will be charged.
4. Contact
東京大学本部国際交流課 学生・研究者交流チーム
International Exchange Group, International Affairs Department, The University of Tokyo
studyabroad@ml.adm.u-tokyo.ac.jp
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UC Davis Global Research Experience in Advanced Technologies (GREAT)
SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM 2015
July 12 – September 8
The UC Davis GREAT Summer Research Program offers the best undergraduate students from the
leading universities in Asia the opportunity to gain valuable research experience in science and
engineering at the University of California, Davis. Students live in the city of Davis for
approximately 8 weeks during the summer.
Program Benefits
Students will obtain the following benefits from the UC Davis GREAT Summer Research Program:
 Gain introductory research experience in state-of-the-art laboratories under the mentorship of
leading faculty members at the University of California, Davis, such as learning about planning and
managing experiments, conducting independent experiments, analyzing data, and summarizing
research results.
 Participate in summer academic course on graduate education and research, graduate
application procedure, laboratory safety, professional writing, presentation skills, and ethical issues.
 Receive official UC Davis Academic Credits and Transcripts and a UC Davis Certificate of
Completion in the GREAT Summer Research Program.
 Develop a competitive edge in application for Master’s and Ph.D. programs in UC Davis by
developing relationships with faculty mentors, post-doctoral researchers, and graduate students.
 Participate in a capstone UC Davis Interdisciplinary Research Symposium with scholars and
students engaged in multidisciplinary research collaborations.
 Enjoy a cultural and recreational field trip to a scenic destination in Northern California.
Key Program Dates
Date/Time (to be confirmed)
Week 1: Monday, July 13
Week 1: Tuesday, July 14
Week 2: Tuesday, July 21
Week 7: Monday-Friday, August. 24-28
Week 8: Tuesday, Sept 8
Description
Program Start: Move-In Day
GREAT Program Orientation
Professional Research Development Course Begins
Peer Seminars: Oral Presentations of Research
Closing Dinner and Ceremony
Areas of Research
Students will be matched with Professors in throughout the College of Engineering. In addition,
faculty in chemistry and the medical, biological & environmental sciences will admit students.
Questions? Feel free to contact us at great@ucdavis.edu.
Program Costs
The 2015 GREAT Program Tuition fees will be shared by UC Davis and the student’s family. UC
Davis will provide a fellowship for the program fee in the amount of $3,200. The student’s family
be will be responsible for paying US $3,410 to UC Davis to cover training/research expenses,
course registration fees, visa, and insurance expenses. The student’s family will also be responsible
for the airfare and living expenses. Fees are subject to change.
GREAT Summer Research Program Tuition Fees Per Student
Program Fee
Training/Research
Expenses
Course Registration Fees
Visa Administration
Insurance Expenses
Total
Waived
(GREAT Program Fellowship equivalent to $3,200)
$1,475
$795
$750
$390
$3,410
Summary of Estimated Living & Travel Expenses Per Student
Airfare
Housing & Meals
Local Transportation
Personal Expenses
Total Estimated Expenses
$1,300
$1,800 (Varies by Housing Option)
University and local public buses are included in student
registration fee. A bicycle is a worthwhile expenditure.
$500
$3,600
Student Selection
Your university will select a limited number of applicants for the GREAT Program. Please inquire
with your university as soon as possible for application instructions. Your selection will be
based on the following admission criteria:
 Strong interest in a UC Davis Ph.D. career
 Excellent academic credentials (a minimum B grade point average or the equivalent of a 3.5 on
a 4.0 scale) and demonstrated interest in the relevant research fields
 High ranking and recommendation from the home university
 Strong communication skills
 English proficiency (Minimum TOEFL scores of 550 PBT/80 IBT/7.0 IELTS).
Housing & Meal Plan
Students will be able to choose between a variety of housing options in the City of Davis. A basic
meal plan is available for purchase if requested.
Enrollment
The GREAT Program will enroll each student in 5 units of 199 independent study in the GREAT
Research Professional Development Course. Course grades will be based upon research
performance, program attendance and personal conduct.
Apply at Your University by March 1, 2015
Global Research Experience in Advanced Technologies (GREAT) Program
List of Faculty Mentor Participants
Department
Applied Science
Applied Science
Applied Science
Applied Science
Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Biological Science
Biological Science
Biological Science
Biological Science
Biological Science
Biological Science
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemical Engineering and Material Science
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
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Faculty Mentor
Dr. Tomas Huser
Dr. Brian Kolner
Dr. Denise Krol
Dr. Yin Yeh
Dr. Ning Pan
Dr. Bill Lucas
Dr. Eduardo Blumwald
Dr. John Clark Lagarias
Dr. Leah Krubitzer
Dr. Min Zhao
Dr. Simon Chan
Dr. Alexander Revzin
Dr. Angie Louie
Dr. Jinyi Qi
Dr. Kathy Ferrara
Dr. Kyriacos A. Athanasiou
Dr. Laura Marcu
Dr. Leonor Saiz
Dr. Marc Facciotti
Dr. Michael A. Savageau
Dr. Scott Simon
Dr. Sochiro Yamada
Dr. Tingrui Pan
Dr. Tonya Kuhl
Dr. Volkmar Heinrich
Dr. Ye Chen-Izu
Dr. Yohei Yokobayashi
Dr. Simon Chery
Dr. Sharon Aviran
Dr. Cheemeng Tan
Dr. Julie Schoenung
Dr. Karen McDonald
Dr. Ricardo Castro
Dr. Robert Powell
Dr. Sabyasashi Sen
Dr. Stephanie R. Dungan
Dr. Ronald Phillips
Dr. Nael El-Farra
Dr. Anna Scaglione
Dr. Pieter Stroeve
Dr. William Ristenpart
Dr. Claude Meares
Dr. Gang-Yu Liu
Dr. Jacquelyn Gervay-Hague
Dr. Peter A Beal
Dr. Neil Schore
Dr. Xi Chen
Dr. Susan Kauzlarich
Dr. Sheila S. David
Dr. Shota Atsumi
Dr. Alan Balch
Dr. Louise Berben
Dr. David Britt
Dr. Bill Casey
Dr. Andrew Fisher
Dr. Annaliese Franz
Dr. Kirill Kovnir
Dr. Mark Kurth
Dr. Carlito Lebrilla
Dr. Mark Mascal
Dr. Adam Moule
Dr. Frank Osterloh
Dr. Phil Power
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Science
Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Hematology and Oncology
Human and Community Development
Land , Air and Water Resources
Mathematics
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Northern California Nanotechnology Center (NCNC)
Public Health Sciences
Medicine and Epidemiology
Evolution and Ecology
Center for Neuroscience
Evolution and Ecology
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Dean Tantillo
Dawn Cheng
Ann Dillner
Yueyue Fan
Kwan-Liu Ma
Xin Liu
Zhaojun Bai
Anh-Vu Pham
Ben Yoo
Chen-Nee Chuah
Qing Zhao
Saif Islam
Soheil Ghiasi
Venkatesh Akella
Omeed Momeni
Rajeevan Amirtharajah
Leo Liu
Neville Luhmann
Kit Lam
Zhe Chen
Zhang Minghua
Jesus de Loera
Cristina Davis
David Horsley
Ian Kennedy
Jae Wan Park
La Saponara Valeria
Maury L. Hull
Frank Yaghmaie
Lihong Qi
Niels Pedersen
Artyom Kopp
Charan Ranganath
Brian Moore
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*Note: This is not a comprehensive list of potential faculty mentors. Applicants should include one faculty member from this
list on their list of three potential faculty members on the GREAT Summer Application.