World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Program (WINGS)“Co-designing Future Society” (CFS), The University of Tokyo
2023 Spring 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, and has
dignified and healthy life equally enjoyable, with human rights respected and equal. Adopted in September
2015 by 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. TheSDGs take into consideration not only developing countries but also developed countries, aiming a sustainable
natural resource consumption and production that secures needs of the future generations while satisfying theneeds of the current generation, urgent measures against climate change, and the pursuit of peace. It is aninternational aspiration that has been agreed upon among UN member states for the ultimate goal of asustainable society where economic development, social justice, and environmental protection are harmonizedthrough 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

researchofnewtechnology,appliedresearch,development,demonstration,andcommercialization, and develop technology as needed. As new innovation efforts are needed, the demand-pullmodel 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 understand these issues accurately and try to solve these issues which are closelyrelated to society. For that purpose employing different means, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data,
Robotics, and the development of various sciences and technologies, such as the rapid development anduniversalization of artificial intelligence are crucial, next to the reform of socio-economic systems, legal systemregulation, and the search for products and services harmonized with people's lives. We need human resourcesthat 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 the society. Going beyond "problem-solving human resources" who solve the problems that have emerged,logically draw a future society logically, and foster "co-designing future society human resources” who willlead the realization of innovation / social change by connecting related people. The purpose of this program isto foster a co-designing future society in human resources able to drive a co-creation with stakeholders throughcompleting this program, who will participate in society as a member of research institutes members, and publicorganizations inside and outside the country, companies, civil organizations, and as entrepreneurs. We aim forproviding these future leaders with experience and refine their qualities and innovative mindset.
2. Our vision on training human resources
Through these activities, we will develop human resources capable of developing their own expert
knowledge and abilities to a higher level beyond their field of discipline. Who are leaders that excel in both1

science and technology management and organizational management in the co-creation of a sustainable futuresociety?
The vision of human resources we train in this program has specialized but open-for flexibility beyond theirfield and is a leader in the 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 and set goals, bring together the knowledge of diverse fields of science or humanities, and innovation.
In particular, the program will be focused on areas that are expected to be major fields in the future, and are themost important fields in Japan, with a large ripple effect among SDGs.
3. Eligible students
Only 1st-year students of the master’s course in any school/department of The University of Tokyo can applyfor this program.
Attention: Because the number of 2nd-year students of the master's course currently reaches themaximum enrollment, recruitment for them has been suspended temporarily in the 2023 academicyear.
Students who apply for this program are required:
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
To fully understand the objectives and requirements of the program
To 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 enrolment of this program by the affiliated graduate schooland supervisor.

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 social2

transformation.
As no human resources can be an expert in all fields, considering the pace of knowledge diversification in
the modern day, we aim to train human resources how to have the ability to apply expertise in different fields
for co-creation, regardless of their background, in humanities or in sciences. Human resources for future social
co-creation need to learn new values and qualities by pursuing goals through flexible collaborations. In orderto acquire these qualities we selected a wide range of courses, from fundamental lectures, exercises, practicaltraining, and specialized subjects.
For more details, please refer to the program homepage. (http://cfs.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp)(1) Fundamental: Characteristic lectures of this program
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 Technology
Advanced Energy for Future Society
Advanced Devices for Future Society
Advanced Material Science for Future Society

3Table 1. Courses and number of credits
Course name
Fundamentals of Future Society InitiativeCredits

Course method

2

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

Practice for Interdisciplinary Discussion

2

International 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 Society

2Compulsory elective

5. Course requirements
 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 ofsubstitute subjects.
 Receiving and pass the Qualifying Examination (QE), Final Examination (FE) and Interim Review (IR)of this program.
 Participate actively in WINGS events such as poster presentations.
 Completing requirements of each major (including passing the master's thesis examination and doctoraldissertation 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 andFE.
7. Research assistantStudents who are enrolled in this program can apply to the University of Tokyo Superior Research Assistant4

(Superior RA), etc.
For outstanding master students and doctoral students, a 180,000 yen monthly remuneration as Superior RA
will be offered under limitations of not receiving other scholarships, etc. Please refer to our HP for furtherdetails.
About half a year after enrolling in the program, students can apply for Superior RA. Progress of researchand study will be reviewed, based on application forms and interviews, and employment of applicants to
Superior RA will be decided. Expected applicants should keep in mind which courses in this program must betaken.
8. Schedule of selection and procedure of application
The schedule (planned) is as follows. Subject to change. Please check program's website for furtherinformation.
April 3, 2023 (Monday) 18: 00-19: 00

WINGS-CFS 2023 Spring Guidance (Venue: Lecture Room
#221 in Eng. Bld. #2, Live streaming through ZOOM available)

April 11, 2023 (Tuesday) 23:59 (JST)Submission deadline

April 18, 2023 (Tuesday) 17:00-21:00

Selection Interview (Online)

April 27, 2023 (Thursday)

Selection Results Announcement

Application documents can be downloaded from the program's website. Upload the completed application
documents (electronic file) to the Upload Folder noticed in website.
Attention: Because the number of 2nd-year students of the master's course currently reaches themaximum enrollment, recruitment for them has been suspended temporarily in the 2023 academicyear.
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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