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The International Joint Graduate Program in Resilience and Safety Studies
Program Guideline and COVID-19 Special Measures
災害科学・安全学国際共同大学院

プログラムガイドライン、および、コロナウィルス感染症の影響拡大に伴う特別対応について
1.

Purpose of This Document 本資料の目的
This document will reiterate the components of the GP-RSS curriculum that students andsupervising faculty need to be cognizant of as they plan their requirements for thecompletion of the Program. Note that this document is complementary to existing public
documents regarding the design of the Program (see https://gp-rss.tohoku.ac.jp), andshould be used as a navigation reference. In the Fiscal Year 2020 (R2), we introduced
special measures in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, which impedes students
from traveling, thus aﬀecting their summer/winter school attendances and research
residencies. This document will be subject to review and changes by the GP-RSS Board
as needed.

2.

Educational Goals 教育理念

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3.

Program Design プログラム設計
For the full curriculum, see http://gp-rss.tohoku.ac.jp/en/curriculum.html
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a) Subjects hosted by the GP-RSSCore Foundation (MC) / Development (DC) Subjects and International Practicals (MC)are hosted by the Program, and can not be taken in advance as pre-credit (specialcircumstances applied for 2019).
b) Transdisciplinary Subjects
Transdisciplinary Subjects are regular lectures hosted by each of our constituent
graduate schools, and can be be taken in advance as pre-credit (see 6.). DC-fast-tracked
students must take an additional 6 credits to fulfill their MC prerequisites.
c) Overseas Educational Experience
MC students are required to fulfill 2 credits, equivalent of approximately 2 weeks ofsummer of winter school at an aﬃliate school of their choosing. DC students must fulfill aminimum of six months of research residency (or equivalent activities) at a research
institution with supervisory capacity in international collaboration (see more on 7.).
4.

Qualification Examination 1 and 2 (QE1 and QE2)
Students undergo QE1 upon matriculating to their DC, or, if they are DC-fast-tracked
students, after one semester with The GP-RSS (students who enrolled in their second
semester of M2 and have enrolled as DC-equivalent also undergo QE1 after their firstsemester in D1).
For QE1, students are asked to submit their research portfolio and deliver an oralpresentation summarizing their progress, research communication skills, and researchplans to study abroad. Required course accreditations must be completed in advance.

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All students undergo QE2 in their final semester (at the time of their Ph.D. defense).
Students will be expected to showcase their international collaboration, and will also be
required to undergo a separate examination by The International Joint Graduate Program.
5.

Pre-credit Accreditation プレ履修の単位認定について
Students who have taken transdisciplinary subjects prior to enrolling with the GP-RSS
may apply for pre-credit accreditation. Approval will be granted by the GP-RSS Board.

6.

Guidance Support 履修ガイダンス
New students attend an orientation session upon enrollment, and are provided withadditional guidance support from the GP-RSS Oﬃce through individual sessions. Current
students are also welcome during the beginning of each semester to receive individualguidance support. Starting April 2021, students are required to report their classregistrations via “Program Class Registration Forms”, and the Oﬃce will share“Curriculum Tracksheets” to inform students of their progress in the GP-RSS curriculum.
The Program emphasizes that students are ultimately responsible for planning andfollowing through on their course requirements. The Program does not provide extended
financial support for students who experience delays in their Ph.D. defense.
Note that a letter grade D (score 59 and below) is a failing grade, and cannot be counted
toward credit fulfillment.

7.

Overseas Educational Experience for DC students 博士海外研修に関する履修
DC students are required to fulfill six months of research residency at a research
institution of their choosing with supervisory capacity in international collaboration. Thismeans that fieldwork alone is insuﬃcient in fulfilling this research residency.
The purpose of the research residency is to build a collaborative relationships with ourexpanding network of overseas aﬃliates. The goal for your research residency should be
to produce at least one collaborative publication with your international collaborators. A
fixed sum of financial aid (subject to budgetary change) regarding travel is provided by theGP-RSS, however, the Program is not solely responsible for student travel, and supervisingfaculty must be willing to cover collaborative costs, particularly for subsequent instancesof travel. The GP-RSS Board may decide to grant additional travel aid to students whoapply internally.
Currently, the GP-RSS has working relationships with the following Universities:
The United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNUEHS), Germany; United Nations University - Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS),
Japan; United Nations University - International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH),
Malaysia; Harvard University Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies, USA; National
University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore; Tsinghua University, China; Nankai University
College of Economic and Social Development, China; Seoul National University, Korea;
Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea; Institut Teknologi
Bandung (ITB), Indonesia; Brawijyaya University, Indonesia; Wageningen University &Research (WUR), Netherlands; Utrecht University, Netherlands; Novosibirsk StateUniversity, Russia; Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia; The University ofQueensland, Australia.

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Note that students are not limited to working with the above aﬃliates, but can collaborate
with any school of their choosing. Taking advantage of existing collaborations, especiallyinvolving your supervisor is strongly encouraged.
While students should plan for six months of research residency, the Program recognizes
that special circumstances may emerge where it is ideal for the student to stay in Japan tofulfill components of their doctoral research, or are unable to travel abroad. In these cases,
the student is responsible for notifying the GP-RSS Oﬃce and Board of their researchplans and present an alternative activity in lieu of the remaining time they would havespent abroad. Students with no intention of collaborating or traveling abroad are dismissedfrom the Program. See 9. for details on transferable activities.
8. COVID-19 Special Measures for Overseas Educational Experiences コロナ禍特別対応
In light of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Program recognizes that students areunable to plan for overseas travel, which greatly constrains students who wish to attend
summer/winter school abroad for their masters practicum, or fulfill their doctoral research
residencies.
As of May 21st, 2020 (GP-RSS23), The GP-RSS Board has approved the equivalency of
one or more first-authored peer-reviewed collaborative international publications in lieu ofstudents’ DC research residencies. The Board also recognizes any online activities related
to international collaboration. Only publications and activities during the aﬀected time
period for COVID-19 can be considered, and students must be able to present evidence tothe GP-RSS Board.
Starting April 2021, students who are travelling abroad MUST apply for a travel approval
from The GP-RSS via the “International Student Travel Application” in addition to travel
requests made to your graduate school and the University. Travel applications must beplaced well in advance of your travel (at least one month; speak to the Oﬃce in urgentcases). The International Student Application is designed for students who intend to travel
for their doctoral research residency, however, all terms apply for any student temporarily
leaving Japan.
9.

Transferable Academic Activities for Doctoral Research Residency
博士海外研修期間へ読替可能な研究活動
The GP-RSS calculates the accreditation of overseas educational experiences in thefollowing:》6 months / 8 credits = 24 weeks (5 week days) / 8 credits》1 credit = approximately 3 weeks of doctoral research work related to international
collaboration
Students are responsible for notifying and negotiating their participation in advance tothe GP-RSS Oﬃce regarding all transferable academic activities.
The GP-RSS authorizes the following program activities to count towards DC research
residencies:
・Harvard University Reischauer Institute JDA Workshop (December 5th - 7th, 2019)
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1 credit (approved November 18th, 2020 at GP-RSS19)
・UNU-EHS/UBonn Module 8 on Global Health Masters (July 6th - 15th, 2020) 2 credits
・APRU Summer School (July 15th, 22nd, 29th, 2020 + webinars) 1- 2 credits

・GSES Summer School (August 31st - September 4th, 2020; concurrent withMC Practical on Global Leader Development I and II) 2 credits
・UNU-EHS Teaching Module on Disaster Risk Management and Humanitarian Response(TBA, planned for October - November, 2020) 2 credits
・Harvard University Reischauer Institute JDA Workshop (weekly meetings start inNovember 2020, online meeting in December 2020) 1 credit
・RENKEI Japan - UK Research Collaboration Workshop (postponed until 2021)
・GSES Summer School (September 6th - 8th, 2020) 2 credits

・Harvard University Reischauer Institute JDA Workshop (TBA online event in thefall semester) 1 credit
10. Class Registration 履修登録GP-RSS transdisciplinary subjects should be registered with your graduate school via
your online Tohoku University account at the beginning of each semester. For
transdisciplinary subjects oﬀered through graduate schools outside your own, submit an“Interdepartmental Registration Form (関連科目履修届)” to your graduate school’sStudent Aﬀairs Oﬃce.
Transdisciplinary subject lecture codes and Google Classroom codes will be madeavailable to you at the beginning of each semester, however, codes for subjects hosted bythe GP-RSS (including core subjects and practica) are not made available to students.
Starting April 2021, students are required to submit a filled “Program Class RegistrationForm” to inform The GP-RSS Oﬃce of ALL the classes they intend to take each semester.
The Oﬃce will then share your “Curriculum Tracksheet” to inform you of your progress inthe GP-RSS curriculum.
11. JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists (DC1/DC2)
日本学術振興会特別研究員（学振）DC1/DC2
GP-RSS students are strongly advised to apply to the JSPS Research Fellowships for
Young Scientists DC1 or DC2. The program awards additional financial support forrecipients. Please remember that your application to the GP-RSS is based on the DC1 /DC2 application, and Form D Research Proposal can be used to apply to the JSPS.
Version 1.0: Approved by the 25th GP-RSS Board Meeting (July 8th, 2020)
Version 1.1: minor edits in Section 9. (section title and past events)
Version 1.2: Harvard JDA Workshop information updated
Version 1.3: Fall semester information updated, “10. Reminders for Class Registration” added
Version 2.0: Edited for R3 April 2021 new academic year (3. Program Design, 4. Qualification
Examination 1 and 2 (QE1 and QE2), 6. Guidance Support, 7. Overseas EducationalExperience for DC Students, 8. COVID-19 Special Measures for Overseas EducationalExperiences, 9. Transferable Academic Activities for Doctoral Research Residency, 10. ClassRegistration, 11. JSPS Research Fellowships for Young Scientists (DC1/DC2))
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