Reference Letters

• I will write a letter of reference for you if one of the following conditions is met:
  1. You are taking/have previously taken my course or are writing/have written a research paper under my supervision.
  2. You are collaborating/have collaborated with me on research projects.
  If you have interacted with me for other reasons, you may contact me to discuss whether I may write a letter for you.
• If you need a letter of reference, contact me at least three weeks before the deadline. (I may decline to write a letter if the request is made close to the deadline.)
• For writing a letter, please prepare and bring the following items if possible.
  1. A list of places to which you would like to submit letters.
  2. Transcripts (all from undergraduate degree onwards).
  3. Curriculum vitae (with your academic history).
  4. Writing samples and/or statement of purpose.
  5. Other items that might objectively appeal to you.
• Information in Japanese (pdf)