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educational programs and research support for graduate students.

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Nature Masterclasses

The Center for Promoting Graduate Studies aims to enhance graduate students’ research skills through a range of seminars and workshops. We are now offering “Nature Masterclasses On-demand” to all members of Tohoku University, available from campus network. These on-demand resources are designed for both the personal development of research skills and educational purposes in graduate schools, laboratories, and other academic activities. Please utilize these resources during the designated period.

Introductory video: How Nature Masterclasses on-demand training benefits researchers

Available Period for On-demand courses

Starting from February 1, 2025

Quick Reference Guide

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Registration & Log-in

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Important Notice: Changes to Authentication Method for Nature Masterclasses On-demand
Starting March 31, 2026, authentication will be restricted to official Tohoku University email addresses. Only the following domains will be authorized for access:
@tohoku.ac.jp
@dc.tohoku.ac.jp

Note 1: Department-specific email addresses are not eligible. Please use one of the addresses listed above.
Note 2: Until March 2026, authentication was based on IP addresses (on-campus network). However, following the upgrade of the new Nature Masterclasses on-demand platform, the authentication method has changed. You can now access the platform from off-campus networks by using the above email address.

For Existing Users
If you used the service during the 2025 academic year, you will be prompted to register as a new user when you first access the new platform. By using the same Tohoku University email address as before, your course progress and certificates will be automatically transferred.

About the On-demand courses for Research Life Cycle

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  • Design Research
  • Secure Funding
  • Experiment and Analyse
  • Write and Publish
  • Share and Disseminate
  • Develop your Career
  • Work with Others

Help/FAQ

  • Please refer to the Springer Nature Help Page for the technical issues.
    https://support.nature.com/en/support/solutions/6000138382
  • If the problem cannot be resolved, please contact Springer Nature Customer Service.

    Email: onlineservice*springernature.com 
    (Please change * to @.)

    Tel: 03 4533 8090

Responsible organization

  • Center for Promoting Graduate Studies, Advanced Graduate School

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