Click here for a Centre for Communications Research of Bristol University article on Dr Mark Thompson, a Toshiba Fellow who is currently participating in the Toshiba Fellowship Programme in Japan.
Dr Mark Thompson, Toshiba Fellow 2009

The Toshiba Fellowship Programme is ideal for researchers with a little curiosity for Japan. The research facilities are excellent and Toshiba has excellent relations with universities, so you will probably also be in touch with researchers from Japanese universities working in your field. For me, joining the Fellowship has allowed me to move into a new area of research. Of course, the learning curve was steep, but people have been very helpful and supportive. Japan is a very different country and culture, but it is an experience of a lifetime.
Dr Sven Meier, Water Treatment Technology, Toshiba Fellow 2007

I love exploring the different areas around Tokyo, and the big cities further afield. Last summer I hiked up Mount Fuji, which was an amazing experience. As a snowboarder, I have taken full advantage of the fantastic snow conditions over the winter and the easy access to ski resorts. One of my most fun experiences in Japan is flying down a field of fresh powder on a crisp winter's morning in the Japan Alps.
Dr Jamie Shotton, Computer Vision, Toshiba Fellow 2006

I kept quite a lot of academic contacts from the times of my PhD, and found that they were still willing to offer me jobs after one year or more outside University circles. Publishing papers is a key part of research in Toshiba, so you may find that your CV looks quite good at the end of it. A job as a researcher in Toshiba is half-way between company work and academic research, so it is a good career investment no matter what your plans for the future are.
Dr Miguel A. Gonzalez, MRI Algorithms, Toshiba Fellow 1999

I was really pleased with the way I was fully integrated into Toshiba's working system. I worked on a fuel cell project which was not a topic that I was familiar with, but I never had anything but support from my fellow team members as I started out and found my feet. Working on a new topic brought the biggest challenges, with an incredibly steep learning curve. However, the support I was given helped me develop my skills and my self-belief, helping me to progress quickly. One of the most memorable aspects of the scheme was the sense of teamwork. The Fellowship scheme developed my confidence, and now that I have worked on new topics with no experience I feel able to cope with anything that future work may bring.
Dr Lois Hobson, Electrolyte Membranes, Toshiba Fellow 1999