Development Competency

In order to develop these competencies, the adopted students will be asked to do the followings.

• Striving to acquire both highly specialized skills and transferable skills to intelligently collaborate in different fields.
• Continuing to contribute to the creation of science, technology, and innovation in Japan after completing the doctoral program.
• Focusing on research activities based on the research plan.
• Conducting off-campus study for at least three months (either a single period or a combination of periods).
• Taking at least two of the designated courses in three years in addition to the credits required for completion of a doctoral degree.
• Participating in at least two designated events from those on the career development and training content list every year.
• Participating in research meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. designated by this project.
• Applying for a JSPS Research Fellowship (DC2).
• Attending research ethics education and compliance education classes as designated by the University.
• Indicating in acknowledgments that you have received a grant from this project.
• Submitting a summary of the above performance and research achievements by the designated date.
• Submitting an expenditure record that contains details of the use of research funds, etc.
• Filing a tax return every year.
• Cooperating in career-related follow-up surveys for up to 10 years after completing the doctoral program.