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Launched in 2022, the Earth\u2013Life Science Course is a five-year integrated master\u2019s and doctoral programme in origins of life and astrobiology, offered through the Earth\u2013Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science Tokyo.
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\nAs part of the International Graduate Programme (IGP), the ELSI Course welcomes international students eager to explore fundamental scientific questions, such as the origin and evolution of life on planetary bodies. All admitted students receive financial support from ELSI in the form of a research assistantship salary.<\/p>\n
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Two online orientation sessions for prospective international applicants will be held via Zoom on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from 09:00\u201310:00 (JST) and 20:00\u201321:00 (JST).
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\nThe orientation includes a Q&A session with ELSI PIs and A-PIs, as well as a breakout session where participants can speak directly with faculty. You may join either session.
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\nThis webinar is intended for undergraduate students or bachelor\u2019s degree holders who wish to begin the integrated course in September 2026 or later.
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\nPrior to the orientation webinar, all participants are expected to watch the presentation video on ELSI YouTube channel<\/a> that introduces the Earth-Life Science Course at large, as well as each research lab at ELSI; it also provides information about the entrance exams and application procedure. If you cannot access YouTube, please click here<\/a>.
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\nTo attend, please register in advance via this Google form (click here<\/a>). Registration closes 24 hours before each webinar.
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\nFor any questions, contact us at <edu-info [at] elsi.jp> (replace [at] with @). Additional information can be found here:<\/p>\n\n
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