World-leading Innovative Graduate Study Program (WINGS)“Co-designing Future Society” (CFS)The University of Tokyo
2020 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 thecurrent generation, urgent measures against climate change, and pursuit of peace. It is an international aspirationthat has been agreed among UN member states for ultimate goal of a sustainable society where economic
development, social justice and environmental protection are harmonized through global partnerships based on thespirit 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,and develop 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 understand these 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 ofvarious sciences and technologies, such as the rapid development and universalization of artificial intelligence arecrucial, next to the reform of socio-economic systems, legal system regulation, and the search for products andservices harmonized with people's lives. We need human resources that can promote discussions on the realizationof 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
we draw 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 tothe society. 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 therealization of innovation / social change by connecting related people. The purpose of this program is to foster aco-designing future society human resources able to drive a co-creation with stakeholder through completing thisprogram, who will participate in the society as member of research institutes members, public organizations insideand outside the country, companies, civil organizations, and as entrepreneurs. We aim for providing these future
leaders an 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 both developing their own expertiseknowledge and abilities to a higher level beyond their field of discipline. Who are leaders that excels in bothscience and technology management and organizational management in co-creation of the sustainable future1society.
The vision of human resources we train in this program has a specialized but open for flexibility beyond
their 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 visionand set goals, bring together the knowledge of diverse fields of science or humanities, and innovation. In particular,
the program will be focused on areas which are expected to be major fields in the future, and are the mostimportant fields in Japan, with a large ripple effect among SDGs.
3. Eligible students
Any student of the Master's Program (1st and 2nd year) and the doctoral program (1st year, enrolled inSeptember 2020) 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 inthe special 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 affiliated graduate school and supervisor of the student to agree on the student enrolment
to this program.
Co-CreatingFuture 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 major

concept, forreflected byprogram outcomes

M1

Future Society
and international
exercise for futuresociety

Specialized Fundamentals offield andFuture society initiatives
understanding
Review research
Visioning,
Management,
other fields
ability, activity history,
andInnovationforfuturesocietyand motivation

Selection exam
Graduate School
Enrolment

Government

Collaborate withpractitioners
in the fieldAcademiaCo-creation
abilityon excellence of
Co-Creation
research based on
 Communication
master's thesis

Progress review ofmaster's thesis
and studies

Visiondesignskills

Recurrent education

QE (Qualifying Examination)  Studio forInterim Review

Industry
Advice,comment,
examination

Drawing a vision for along-term global future

Co-designingof theD2 Examination
dissertation

M2 Judgement based

Implementation
ability

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
SocietyInformation
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 socialtransformation.
As no human resources can be expert in all fields, considering the pace of knowledge diversification atmodern day, we aim to train human resources how have ability to apply expertises in different fields for co-creation,
regardless their background, in humanities or in sciences. Human resources for future social co-creation needs tolearn a new values and qualities by pursuing goals through flexible collaborations. In order to acquire these2

qualities we selected wide range of courses, from fundamental lectures, exercises, practical trainings, specializedsubjects.
For more details, please refer to the program homepage (http://cfs.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp)(1) Fundamental: Characteristic lectures of this programFundamentals 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 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

2Compulsory

Practice for Interdisciplinary Discussion

2electiveInternational Practice for Future Society2Advanced 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 ofsubstitute subjects.
(2) Receiving and pass the Qualifying Examination (QE), Final Examination (FE) and Interim Review (IR) ofthis program.
(3) Participate actively in WINGS events such as poster presentations.
(4) Completing requirements of each major (including passing the master's thesis examination and doctoraldissertation examination).
6. Schedule of selection and procedure of application
The schedule (planned) is as follows. Subject to change. Please check program's website.
September 24, 2020 17: 00-18: 00 (Thursday) - CFS Briefing Session (Guidance)
October 2, 2020 (Friday) - Deadline for submission of application form
October 8, 2020 (Thursday) - Online Interview
October 15, 2020 (Thursday) - Announcement of admitted applicants list
Application form can be downloaded from the program's website. Upload the completed application form
(electronic file) to the Upload Folder noticed in website.
7. Qualifying Examination (QE), Final Examination (FE) and Interim Review (IR)IR is an interim review conducted prior to QE and FE, and it will be conducted in accordance with QE and4

FE.
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 midtermachievements, 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 thisprogram will be confirmed in appropriate time advancement. A review through the lens of training humanresources will be conducted.

8. Research assistant

Students who apply for this program can apply to the University of Tokyo Superior Research Assistant(Superior RA), etc.

For outstanding master students and masters and doctoral students, a 180,000 yen a monthly remuneration
will be offered under conditions of not receiving other scholarships. Please refer to our HP for furtherdetails. A half a year after entering the program, a research and study progress review will be conducted,
following by application and examination, based on which RA employment decision will be made.
Applicants should keep in mind that they register for subjects of this program.

9. Program implementing organizations
Graduate School of EngineeringGraduate Schools for Law and Politics

Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology

Graduate School of EducationGraduate School of Humanities and Sociology

Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

Graduate School of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies



Graduate School of Public PolicyInstitute of Industrial ScienceResearch Center for Advanced Science and Technology

Institute of Industrial ScienceInstitute for Future Initiatives

10. Contact office
WINGS-CFS Office office@gmsi.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp

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