World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Program (WINGS)“Co-designing Future Society” (CFS)The University of Tokyo
2022 Autumn Application Guideline

1. The idea of the educational program
Our vision for the future is a sustainable society in which everyone is freed from the fear of poverty, andhaving dignified and healthy life equally enjoyable, with human rights respected and equal. Adopted in September
2015 UN 2030, the Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda), with the aim of achieving a better future,has 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) and 169 targets necessary to achieve these goals. The SDGs take into
consideration not only developing countries but also developed countries, aiming a sustainable natural resources
consumption and production that secures needs of the future generations while satisfying needs of the current
generation, urgent measures against climate change, and pursuit of peace. It is an international aspiration that has been
agreed among UN member states for ultimate goal of a sustainable society where economic development, social justiceand environmental protection are harmonized through global partnerships based on the spirit of global solidarity.
We set goals based on clear vision as well as traditional (technology push) type innovation along with
fundamental research of new technology, applied research, development, demonstration and commercialization, anddevelop technology as needed. As new innovation efforts are needed, the demand-pull model of innovation which
fulfills the needs of society is also being implemented. Nowadays that there are numerous debates on various issues
causing increasing uncertainty related to the way how to solve them thus we should have the ability to understandthese issues accurately and try to solve these issues which are closely related to society. For that purpose employing
different means such the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, Robotics and the development of various sciences andtechnologies, such as the rapid development and universalization of artificial intelligence are crucial, next to the reformof socio-economic systems, legal system regulation, and the search for products and services harmonized with people'slives. We need human resources that can promote discussions on the realization of a future society in which economic
development, social justice, and environmental conservation are in harmony, by connecting experts in diverse fields
and persons from industry, government, academia and government.
In this program, we describe the ideal future, sometimes we lead ourselves to achieve it, and sometimes wedraw on the strengths of our outstanding leaders in each field, seeking a co-creation with stakeholders to realize
innovation / social change, train highly knowledgeable professional personnel who can realize implementation to thesociety. Going beyond "problem-solving human resources" who solve the problems that have emerged, logically draw
a future society logically, foster "co-designing future society human resources” who will lead the realization ofinnovation / social change by connecting related people. The purpose of this program is to foster a co-designing futuresociety human resources able to drive a co-creation with stakeholder through completing this program, who will
participate in the society as member of research institutes members, public organizations inside and outside the country,companies, civil organizations, and as entrepreneurs. We aim for providing these future leaders an experience andrefine their qualities, and innovative mindset.
2. Our vision on training human resources
Through these activities, we will develop human resources capable of both developing their own expertiseknowledge and abilities to a higher level beyond their field of discipline. Who are leaders that excels in both scienceand technology management and organizational management in co-creation of the sustainable future society.
The vision of human resources we train in this program has a specialized but open for flexibility beyond their1

field, and is a leader in co-creation of a sustainable future society that excels in both science and technology
management and organizational management. We want to train human resources who can draw a long-term vision andset goals, bring together the knowledge of diverse fields of science or humanities, and innovation. In particular, theprogram will be focused on areas which are expected to be major fields in the future, and are the most important fields
in Japan, with a large ripple effect among SDGs.
3. Eligible students
Any students of the Master's Program (1st and 2nd year) can apply for this program.
Students who apply for this program are required to:• To enter the doctoral program of the University of Tokyo with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree in thespecial field related to this program• Fully understand the objectives and requirements of the program• Apply for a JSPS Research Fellowship and pledge to continue to be enrolled in this program if accepted* It is necessary for the students to be agreed about enrollment of this program by the affiliated graduate schooland supervisor.
Co-Creating
Future Society
Human Resources

Creating innovation withvarious stakeholders

Graduation, Degree awarded
FE (Final Examination)

D3

Advanced R & D
ability in
specialized fields

Check the status of
4 qualities in thedissertation
summary + degree
examination ofeach majorof theD2 Examination
dissertation
concept, forreflected byprogram outcomes

Drawing a vision for along-term global future

Visiondesignskills

M1

Progress review ofmaster's thesis
and studies

Future Society

and international
exercise for futuresociety

Specialized Fundamentals offield andFuture society initiatives
understanding
Review research
Visioning,
Management,
other fields
ability, activity history,and Innovation for future society
and motivation

Selection exam
Graduate School
Enrolment

Government

Collaborate withpractitioners
in the field

Academia

Co-creation
abilityon excellence of
Co-Creation
research based on Communication
master's thesis

Interim Review

Industry
Advice,comment,
examination

Recurrent education

QE (Qualifying Examination)  Studio for

M2 Judgement based

Implementation
ability

Co-designing
Assignment Future Society
setting
Humanability
Resources

Interim Review

D1 Practice for
Future Society
Co-Creation,management,
and interdisciplinary
discussion

 Advanced lectures
on Earth Science,
Sustainability
Science, Future
Society Design,
Energy, Devices,and Materials
 Exercise Future
Society
Information
TechnologyMobility between
University andBusiness

Assigning lecturers
Issue delivery

Society

4. Curriculum overview
Co-designing Future Society human resources should obtain following qualifications, 1) vision design andcommunication skills, 2) ability to capture the issues of vision realization, 3) Consensus building for co-creation
processes, and 4) implementation ability to execute the problem solution process and act toward social transformation.
As no human resources can be expert in all fields, considering the pace of knowledge diversification at modernday, we aim to train human resources how have ability to apply expertise in different fields for co-creation, regardlesstheir background, in humanities or in sciences. Human resources for future social co-creation needs to learn a newvalues and qualities by pursuing goals through flexible collaborations. In order to acquire these qualities we selectedwide range of courses, from fundamental lectures, exercises, practical trainings, specialized subjects.
For more details, please refer to the program homepage (http://cfs.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp)(1) Fundamental: Characteristic lectures of this program2

Fundamentals of Future Society Initiative
Visioning of Future SocietyManagement of Future Society
Innovation for Future Society(2) Exercise: Group work activities mainly within the university, such as project-based-learning
Studio for Future Society Co-Creation
Communication for Future SocietyInternational Exercise for Future Society Co-Creation(3) Practical training: Activities outside the university, such as research internship
Practice for Future Society Co-Creation
Practice for Future Society Management
Practice for Interdisciplinary Discussion
International Practice for Future Society(4) Specialization: Excellent understanding necessary for Creating Future Society human resources
Advanced Earth Science
Advanced Sustainability Science
Advanced Future Society Design
Exercise Future Society Information TechnologyAdvanced Energy for Future Society
Advanced Devices for Future Society
Advanced Material Science for Future Society

3Table 1. Courses and number of credits
Course nameCredits

Course method

Fundamentals of Future Society Initiative2

Visioning of Future Society

2Management of Future Society

2

Innovation for Future Society

2Studio for Future Society Co-Creation

2

Communication for Future Society

2International Exercise for Future Society Co-Creation

2

Practice for Future Society Co-Creation

2

Practice for Future Society Management

2

Compulsory

Practice for Interdisciplinary Discussion

2electiveInternational Practice for Future Society

2

Advanced Earth Science2

Advanced Sustainability Science2

Advanced Future Society Design

2

Exercise Future Society Information Technology

2

Advanced Energy for Future Society

2

Advanced Devices for Future Society

2

Advanced Material Science for Future Society2

5. Course requirements(1) Earning 12 or more credits for the subjects listed in Table 1 through the master's program and doctoral program.
In addition, the credits of the courses listed in Table 1 can be awarded by acquiring credits of substitute subjects.
(2) Receiving and pass the Qualifying Examination (QE), Final Examination (FE) and Interim Review (IR) of thisprogram.
(3) Participate actively in WINGS events such as poster presentations.
(4) Completing requirements of each major (including passing the master's thesis examination and doctoral
dissertation examination).
6. Qualifying Examination (QE), Final Examination (FE) and Interim Review (IR)• QE will be held in the second year of the master's program. From the viewpoint of research ability, ability for“Bird's-eye view” into problems, and appropriateness to this program, evaluating the midterm achievements,and oral examination on research background and motivation, research papers and project results.
• FE will be implemented upon completing the doctoral course. The requirements for completing this program
will be confirmed in appropriate time advancement. A review through the lens of training human resources will
be conducted.
• IR is an interim review conducted prior to QE and FE, and it will be conducted in accordance with QE and FE.
7. Research assistant• Students who are enrolled in this program can apply to the University of Tokyo Superior Research Assistant(Superior RA), etc.
4• For outstanding master students and doctoral students, a 180,000 yen a monthly remuneration as Superior RA
will be offered under limitations of not receiving other scholarships, etc. Please refer to our HP for further details.
• About a half a year after enrolled in the program, students can apply for Superior RA. Progress of research andstudy will be reviewed, based on application forms and interview, and employment of applicants to Superior
RA will be decided. Expected applicants should keep in mind which courses of this program must be taken.
8. Schedule of selection and procedure of application
The schedule (planned) is as follows. Subject to change. Please check program's website.
October 3, 2022 (Monday) 18: 00-19: 00 WINGS-CFS Briefing Session (Online Guidance)
October 11, 2022 (Tuesday) 23:59 (JST) Deadline for submission of application documents
October 19, 2022 (Wednesday) 17:00-21:00 Online Interview
October 27, 2022 (Thursday) Announcement of admitted applicants list
Application documents can be downloaded from the program's website. Upload the completed application
documents (electronic file) to the Upload Folder noticed in website.
9. Program implementing organizations• Graduate School of Engineering• Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology• Graduate Schools for Law and Politics• Graduate School of Science• Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences• Graduate School of Economics• Graduate School of Arts and Sciences• Graduate School of Education• Graduate School of Frontier Sciences• Graduate School of Information Science and Technology• Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies• Graduate School of Public Policy• Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology• Institute for Future Initiatives
10. Contact office
WINGS-CFS Office office@gmsi.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp

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