Introduction to the Program
Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS)
While working towards Kyoto University’s mission statement of the well‐being of the world, the Leading Graduate Program in Primatology andWildlife Science (PWS) strives for many other goals. This program also aims to foster the type of individual that will have the ability to make quick
judgement of one’s environment, the ability to design the future of global society, while all at the same time nurture a leader‐type of individual whowill be indispensable for oversea expansion.
(Japanese) primatology originated from Japan, and plays a big role in leading this unique academic study to the world. During the recent years, anemerging field of academic study called “Wildlife Science” that targets endangered species has been on the verge of establishment. With fieldworkas its foundation, a comprehensive understanding of the human mind, body, life and genome, as well as engaging in hands‐on activities that aims
for a “the well‐being of the world” are all vital to this establishment.
While being the front line of an academic field, in Japan this field has a shortage of three important careers that is not lacking in the West.
(1) Conservation specialists of international organization(s) such as the United nations and NGO; (2) Curators of museums, zoos, aquariums, andthe like, as well as one that can develop and/or expand a museum or zoo as a “field museum” in a specific habitat; and (3) Outreach workers thatinvests a great length of time in outreach activities in a specific countries and societies. While providing a foundation for new research, educationand hands‐on experience, this program aims to nurture a global leader that interconnects this academic field and one’s accomplishments.
For further details on the program, please refer to our HP（http://www.wildlife‐science.org/）

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Conservation specialists of internationalorganization(s) such as the United Nations andNGO
Significant international contributions:
Produce an individual that acquires
expertise, high linguistic skills, andexperience in fieldwork

Curator (Zoo, Museum, Aquarium, and the like)（Ph.D. level curator)
A career path in specialized knowledge,
demonstrating one’s experiences, andcontributing to society

Outreach workers investing a great length oftime in outreach activities in a specificcountries and societies
Expanding Kyoto University’s tradition:
Identifying the needs through on-site field ofview; a leader who can propose significant
contributions to JapanTo enhance a connection with the next generation by creating an organization that facilitates a mutual relationshipThe curriculum of a practitioner that acquired “internationality”

PWS Core Staff Members /Collaborators◆Hands-on fieldwork
Domestic fieldwork
International fieldwork
Supervisors / Mentors◆Acquiring the skills / Knowledge that
becomes the foundation for fieldwork◆Relationship with InternationalOrganizations

External Evaluation Committee
International Organizations◆Training at domestic facilities◆Language Learning

English achievements received by entrance exam, education, and degree through the “Global 30” Project◆General admission to the Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University (Entrance exam in August, Enrollment in April)◆International enrollment from Spring and Fall of 2009: entrance exam for foreign students only

Facilities for International Collaborations

Domestic Facilities for Fieldwork Courses
Sasagamine Hütte (cabin)in Myoko‐kogen

We have field stations in 3 of thelargest tropical rain forest(Amazon, Congo, Borneo)

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YAKUSHIMA Field Station“PWS House YAKUSHIMA”

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KOSHIMA Field StationPrimate ResearchInstitute

The enrollment process of the Leading Graduate Programin Primatology and Wildlife ScienceThe Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS) is a 5‐year program. Students approved to join the PWS program from theirfirst year of Master’s program will progress from L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, and will complete the program in 5 years.
The PWS program is completed by students parallel to their existing Kyoto University master’s and doctoral programs. Therefore, students do notneed to change their supervisor or section/laboratory to join PWS. However, there are two necessary conditions for eligibility:
1. A graduate student of Kyoto University:
It is required to become a graduate student of the Division of Biological Science, Graduate School of Science (Kyoto University). However, we are in theprocess of adjustment for students of other graduate departments to enroll in our program, so please do not hesitate to inquire.
2. To apply and receive approval to enroll into our program:
The process is the same for both Japanese natives and foreign students. Eligible students: 1st year Master’s students (will be called L1 student), or adoctoral students (will be called L3 student). Annually, we will disclose the guidelines for applicants in mid‐January, and administer the entrance examin the beginning of March.

Curriculum
Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science (PWS)
The following contents show the curriculum and schedule that the Leading Graduate Program in Primatology and Wildlife Science offer. Credits
obtained through the mandatory courses can also be used as credit for Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University.
NOTE: Course schedules are subject to change. For more information, refer to the following site: http://www.wildlife‐science.org/en/curriculum/
Please contact the following e‐mail address for any questions about the curriculum of PWS: info@wildlife‐science.org▼ MANDATORY COURSES (corresponds to Master course)◎Interdepartmental
Exchange “Inter-lab”◎KOSHIMA Field
Science Course◎YAKUSHIMA FieldScience Course◎Genome ScienceCourse

To obtain a general idea of thediverse areas of study in theDivision of Biological Science,
Kyoto University. Visit thefollowing facilities in succession:
Kyoto City Zoo, Center for
Ecological Research (KU),
Research Reactor Institute (KU),
Seto Marine Biological Laboratory(KU), Primate Research Institute(KU), Japan Monkey Centre

To learn the basis of wildlife
research. Conduct observation on
wild Japanese macaques(protected species) in Koshima,
the birthplace of Japanese
primatology. Required to develop
independent research topic (e.g.,
Identification of food items infeces)

To learn the basis of wildlife
research. Conduct fieldwork on
animals/plants in Yakushima, aUNESCO World Heritage Site.
English is the official language in thiscourse to facilitate exchange ofideas with international participants,e.g. from Tanzania, India, Malaysia
and elsewhere. Samples collectedduring the course will be used in thefollowing Genome Science Course.

Complementary to the Yakushima
Field Science Course. Designed forparticipants who expect to engage inboth laboratory work and fieldwork.
Beginner (direct sequencing) andadvanced (next generationsequencing) courses are available.
English is the official language as in
the previous course. The samples
from Yakushima will be used toperform various experiments andanalyses. Students give a poster
presentation at the international
symposium scheduled on the last dayof this course.

PRI: Apr. 24th-30th, 2016
WRC: May 5th-11th, 2016

Apr. 4th-9th, 2016

Spring: May 21st-27th, 2016
Fall: Oct. 16th-22nd, 2016

◎Zoo/Museum Course
To obtain practical experiencein environmental education in
the field of primatology/wildlife
science as well as to learn towork as a curator, one of thethree exit points of the PWS
program. This course provides
lectures by zoo technicians
and practical training aszookeepers.
Place: Japan Monkey Centre
Spring: TBD (June, 2016)
Fall: TBD
(February or March, 2017)

Spring: May 30th-Jun. 3rd, 7th, 2016
Fall: Oct. 24th-28th, 2016
EXAMPLES (Academic Year 2015):◎Comparative Cognitive
Science Course /Animal Welfare Course
To learn the basis of comparative
cognitive science. Understand theprocedures in cognitive
experimentation and behavioral
observation. Work with:- Chimpanzees & Horses (PrimateResearch Institute): Comparative
Cognitive Science Course- Bonobos (Kumamoto Sanctuary):
Animal Welfare Course
Comparative Cognitive Course：TBD (August, 2016)
Animal Welfare Course: TBD(November, 2016)◎ SASAGAMINE Field
Science Course◎Fieldwork(designed by each PWS student)(Non-snow season / Snow Season)

To develop skills in planning
To learn survival skills as the basis
projects aimed at one or more offor future fieldwork. Activities include:
the three exit points (goals) of the- Wildlife observation
PWS program (i.e., conservation- Climbing Hiuchi Mountain (2,420m)
specialization, curation, outreach).
- Night-time bivouac practicum
Required to design/conduct(improvised encampment)
individual overseas training
Place: Kyoto University Sasagamine
projects.
Hütte (cabin) in Myoko-kogen(plateau at 1,300m elevation), Nigata
PrefectureNon-snow Season:
Summer: TBD (July, 2016)
Autumn: TBD (October, 2016)
Snow Season: TBD (March, 2017)

Aug. 20th – Sep. 27th, 2015 (L1@Mikurajima “御蔵島”)：Observation of pair swimming and individual
identification of Indo pacific bottlenose dolphin around
Mikura island
Sep. 22nd– Dec. 6th, 2015 (L2@DR Congo):
The study on developmental factors of female natalemigration in patrilocal society
Sep. 8th, 2015 – Jan. 12th, 2016 (L3@Gabon):Infection‐risk avoidance experiments in papionini andhominidae
Jul. 10th, 2015 – Feb. 15th, 2015 (L4@Tanzania):
Social interactions between infants and non‐parents inwild chimpanzees

Many group fieldworks are designed by Students.
‐ JIGOKUDANI‐ Kids Jamboree@ TOKYO‐ SHODOSHIMA‐ TAKASAKIYAMA‐ San Francisco▼ LONG-TERM INTERNSHIP TRAININGS (corresponds to Doctoral course)▼ LIBERAL ARTS SUBJECTS◎Conservation Biology
Internship Training◎Animal Welfare
Internship Training◎Social OutreachInternship Training◎Buddha Seminar

UN-related organizations and NGOs

Museums, Zoos and Aquariums

Outreach activities in specificcountries and societies▼ LANGUAGE LEARNING“Self-Study Paradigm”“Hands-on Experience through Fieldwork”
Students are required to become proficient in atleast one foreign language in addition to their nativelanguage. English is required for all students whose
native language is not English. International
students whose native language is English arerequired to master another language of their choice.
Students are also strongly recommended to learn asecond foreign language.

- Lectures from WWF officers,ambassadors, governors, etc.
- Official language: not specified◎Asura InternationalSeminar- Lectures from researchers,
government officials from theUnited Kingdom, Congo, Brazil,Butan, etc.
- Official language: English▼ The International Symposiums
on Primatology and Wildlife Science- The 1st: Mar. 06-08, 2014
- The 2nd: Aug. 29-30, 2014
- The 3rd: Mar. 05-08, 2015
- The 4th: Jul. 21-22, 2015
- The 5th: Mar. 03-06, 2016
- The 6th: Sep. 12-15, 2016
- The 7th: TBD (March, 2017)