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The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI was established to cultivate the future generation of doctoral researchers. SOKENDAI offers educational opportunities for graduate students in collaboration with national research institutions known as "inter-university research institutes." Since its inception in 1988 as the first national graduate university in Japan, SOKENDAI has  awarded roughly 2,500 doctoral degrees in various fields of fundamental science. There are 19 inter-university research institutes in Japan that comprise a group of top researchers and offer access to large-scale experimental facilities, cutting-edge research equipment, and valuable research materials. The research facilities and materials at the inter-university research institutes attract scholars from Japan and other countries who engage in collaborative projects with the institute members. These institutes serve as the leading hubs for advancing research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, from humanities to high-energy physics. The most distinctive feature of SOKENDAI is that we offer graduate education at institutions that conduct cutting-edge basic research. The social landscape surrounding universities has undergone significant transformations in the last two decades, as dramatic advances in ICT have enabled the dissemination of vast amounts of information that transcends constraints such as geographical, generational, gendered, and linguistic boundaries, as well as temporal and spatial dimensions, and have presented a new paradigm for society, one that fuses virtual space and real space. However, considering the current state of affairs, humanity appears to be facing unprecedented challenges. One may find it difficult to envision the future of humanity in the next decade or two. In light of this, what role should universities fulfill? While the significance of fundamental science and research fostered by universities is widely recognized, the situation in the world is not as straightforward as to assume that the outcomes of intellectual endeavors based on the pure curiosity of individual researchers will contribute to the collective wisdom of humanity and guide society toward a better direction. Given the prevailing uncertainty of our times, the world requires individuals who can be e entrusted with its future. A university, as a hub of knowledge, is expected to meet this requirement. Universities must address this expectation as the locus of learning. SOKENDAI has implemented a major reform of its educational organization and curricula to offer a 20-program system at Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies starting from April 2023. The new curriculum encompasses 20 programs that span a broad spectrum of academic disciplines, such as elementary particles, materials, life, space, information, history, and culture. The curriculum aims to equip students with foundational knowledge and education in their respective fields of specialization while fostering their autonomy and flexibility in conducting research beyond their own domains. The Diploma Policy of SOKENDAI outlines five competencies: "academic expertise", "creativity", "broad perspective", "global competence", and "research integrity" for doctoral candidates who aspire to become independent researchers who can tackle any challenge with confidence. SOKENDAI strives to make a significant contribution to society by envisioning the role of academia in advancing human society in the long run. It aims to nurture doctoral students who can excel and innovate in academia that supports the intellectual foundations of society, lead advanced research and development, and generate new intellectual value. April 1, 2024 Nagata, Takashi Ph.D. President The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI
NAGATA Takashi
D. Sc. in Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, the Univer- sity of Tokyo(1982). He has served as Assistant Professor, Lecturer, and Asso- ciate Professor at the Faculty of Science, the University of Tokyo, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, the University of Tokyo, Associate Professor at t he Institute for Molecular Science, Professor at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the University of Tokyo, Vice President of the University of Tokyo, and Professor and Director at the Research Department, the Na- tional Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhance- ment of Higher Education. Since 2017, he has been the Director and Vice President of the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI, and he has held his current position since April 2023. The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI, was founded in 1988 as the first independent graduate university in Japan with the principle of contributing to the creation and development of culture through education and research in academic theory and application. As a world-class international graduate university, SOKENDAI operates in close partnership and collaboration with the inter-university research institutes (parent institutes). Based on this principle, SOKENDAI aims to foster researchers with broad perspectives and advanced research capabilities that are globally accepted in fundamental academic fields. It promotes international academic research extending beyond the borders of traditional academic fields through interdisciplinary fusion and pioneers new interdisciplinary and cutting- edge fields of study. Inter- University Research Institutes The inter-university research institutes (parent institutes) provide researchers with research resources that individual universities cannot afford, such as large-scale facilities and equipment, vast amounts of data and valuable materials. They serve as the core center established for shared usage and collaborative research that considers the demands of researchers in the relevant fields, as well as research bases that lead cutting-edge academic research in Japan through diverse collaborative research with researchers in Japan and around the world. SOKENDAI provides advanced specialized education and research guidance by leveraging the excellent research environment provided by its parent institutes as a place for education, with the faculty consisting of a rich pool of researchers from various fields. Features of
Five Competencies
Academic Expertise Ability to acquire the knowledge and methodologies available in the academic field and apply them to promote advanced research. Creativity Ability to deeply understand phenomena through research, tackle unexplored issues based on free ideas, and create new intellectual value. Broad Perspective Ability to work on issues in surrounding areas from an broad perspective and contribute to the progress of a wide range of academic fields, based on one's own expertise. Global Competence Ability to disseminate highly universal academic results based on understanding and collaboration regardless of country, region, language, culture, gender, religion, etc. Research Ability to recognize the social significance and position of academic research and act ethically and responsibly as a researcher. Integrity
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Financial support SOKENDAI financially supports excellent students' research activities through the Research Assistant System, the Tuition Waiver System, and the SOKEN- DAI Special Researcher Program. Research Dispatch Support SOKENDAI supports excellent students who engage in long-term joint research activities in Japan and abroad through the SOKENDAI Student Dispatch Program and the SOKENDAI Dual Degree Program. For more information, please click the URL https://www.soken.ac.jp/en/features/ SOKENDAI has 20 programs in collaboration with the inter-university research institutes (parent institutes) under Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies. This provides an educational environment transcending academic boundaries and flexibly offering the diverse educational resources of the inter-university research institutes. SOKENDAI fosters independent researchers with "Advanced Specialty and Expertise", "Broad Perspective" and "International Competitiveness" backed by five competencies. SOKENDAI has established the Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies as a basic educational and research organization equivalent to a graduate school. The Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies has 20 programs with a wide variety of specialties, which are developed in the research environment of f our Inter- University Research Institute Corporations and Japan SOKENDAI Committee of University Management Faculty Meeting Graduate Institute for Advanced Studies
● National Institutes of Natural Sciences ● Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ● High Energy Accelerator Research Organization ● SOKENDAI Hayama Campus

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Vice President Vice President Executive Officer President's Executive Officer President's NAGATA Takashi YAMAMOTO Satoshi KURUSHIMA Noriko OKAMURA Sadanori INAGAKI Masato (The above are corporate members) YAMAMOTO Satoshi KURUSHIMA Noriko ARIKAWA Kentaro FUJISAWA Hironori MICHIZONO Shinichiro
Director KURUSHIMA Noriko YAGYU Shuji Deputy Director Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science INNAN Hideki Director The Center for Education Planning & Development YAMAMOTO Satoshi Director The Center for Academic Information Services KURUSHIMA Noriko Director

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President Executive Director (Vice President) NAGATA Takashi YAMAMOTO Satoshi

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President Executive Director (Vice President) Executive Director (Vice President) Professor. Program of Japanese Literature Director General, National Institute of Japanese Literature Professor, Program of Molecular Science Director General, Intitute for Molecular Science Professor, Program of Particle and Nuclear Physics Director, Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies Professor, Program of Genetics Director-General, National Institute of Genetics Director General, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Outside Director, East Japan Railway Company President, Eikei University of Hiroshima President, Hanazono University Professor, Faculty of Letter, Konan University President, National Institutes of Natural Sciences President, Research Organization of Information and Systems President, National Institutes for the Humanities Senior Corporate Adviser, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. Executive Director, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Representative Director & President, Sumika Technical Information Service, Inc. President, Akita Prefectural University President, Akita International University President, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology NAGATA Takashi YAMAMOTO Satoshi KURUSHIMA Noriko WATANABE Yasuaki WATANABE Yoshihito SAITO Naohito HANAOKA Fumio ASAI Shoji AMANO Reiko ARINOBU Mutsuhiro ISODA Fumio INOSE Kumie KAWAI Maki KITSUREGAWA Masaru KIBE Nobuko KIMURA Keiji KUNINAKA Hitoshi SEKINE Chizu FUKUDA Hiroo MONTE Cassim YAMATO Hiroyuki

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The Center for Education Planning and Development The Center for Academic Information Services University Library Shonan Village, Hayama, Kanagawa, 240-0193 Japan TEL: +81-46-858-1500 URL: https://www.soken.ac.jp/en/ Research Center for Integrative ( ross ) Evolutionary Science Integrative Evolutionary Science TEL: +81-46-858-1577(RCIES admin.office) URL: https://rcies.soken.ac.jp/ National Institutes for the Humanities National Museum of Ethnology � Anthropological Studies 10-1 Senri Expo Park, Suita, Osaka, 565-8511 Japan TEL: +81-6-6878-8236 URL: https://www.minpaku.ac.jp/ National Institutes for the Humanities   for Japanese Studies 😊 Japanese Studies 3-2 Oeyama-cho, Goryo, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 610-1192 Japan TEL: +81-75-335-2222 URL: https://www.nichibun.ac.jp/en/ National Institutes for the Humanities National Museum of Japanese History O Japanese History 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura-shi, Chiba, 285-8502 Japan TEL: +81-43-486-0123 URL: https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/ National Institutes for the Humanities National Institute of Japanese Literature G Japanese Literature 10-3, Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-0014 Japan TEL: +81-50-5533-2900 URL: https://www.nijl.ac.jp/en/ National Institutes for the Humanities National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics © Japanese Language Sciences 10-2 Midori-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, 190-8561 Japan TEL: +81-570-08-8595 URL: https://www.ninjal.ac.jp/english/ National Institutes for the Humanities Research Institute for Humanity and Nature O Global Environmental Studies 1457-4 Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8047 Japan TEL: +81-75-707-2152 URL: https://www.chikyu.ac.jp/rihn_e/ National Institutes of Natural Sciences Institute for Molecular Science 😊 Molecular Science 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585 Japan TEL: +81-564-55-7000 URL: https://www.ims.ac.jp/en/ National Institutes of Natural Sciences National Institute for Basic Biology Basic Biology 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585 Japan TEL: +81-564-55-7000 URL: https://www.nibb.ac.jp/en/ National Institutes of Natural Sciences NiP/ National Institute for Physiological Sciences ® Physiological Sciences 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585 Japan TEL: +81-564-55-7000 URL: https://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/ National Institutes of Natural Sciences nal Cu National Astronomical Observatory of Japan O Astronomical Science 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8588 Japan TEL: +81-422-34-3600 URL: https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/ NAOJ Mizusawa campus 😊 2-12 Hoshigaoka, Mizusawa, Oshu, Iwate, 023-0861 Japan TEL: +81-197-22-7111 Nobeyama Radio Observatory ® 462-2 Nobeyama, Minamimakimura, Minamisaku, Nagano, 384-1305 Japan TEL: +81-267-98-4300 Subaru Telescope © 650 North A'ohoku Place, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 U.S.A. TEL: +1-808-934-7788 NAOJ Chile Observatory © Los Abedules 3085, Oficina 701, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile TEL: +56-2-2656-9253 National Institutes of Natural Sciences National Institute for Fusion Science © Fusion Science 322-6, Oroshi-cho, Toki, Gitu, 509-5292 Japan TEL: +81-572-58-2222 or 2042 URL: https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/ Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency 😉😊 Institute of Space and Astronautical Science ® Space and Astronautical Science 3-1-1, Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-5210 Japan TEL: +81-42-759-8012 URL: https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/ High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Tsukuba Campus © Accelerator Laboratory • Applied Research  Laboratory Accelerator Science https://www2.kek.jp/accl/eng/ https://www2.kek.jp/arl/en/home-en/ ), Institute of Materials Structure ımss Science Materials Structure Science https://www2.kek.jp/imss/eng/ ÜRD Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies Particle and Nuclear Physics https://www2.kek.jp/ipns/en/ 1-1 Cho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801 Japan TEL: +81-29-864-1171 or 5128 URL: http://www.kek.jp/ Tokai Campus ® 203-1 Shirakata, Tokai, Ibaraki, 319-1106, Japan Research Organization of Information and Systems The Institute of Statistical Mathematics 😍 Statistical Science 10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-8562 Japan TEL: +81-50-5533-8500 URL: https://www.ism.ac.jp/index_e.html NiPR Research Organization of Information and Systems National Institute of Polar Research ✅ Polar Science 10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-8518 Japan TEL: +81-42-512-0612 URL: https://www.nipr.ac.jp/
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Research Organization of Information and Systems National Institute of Informatics 😊 Informatics 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8430 Japan TEL: +81-3-4212-2110 URL: https://www.nii.ac.jp/en/ Research Organization of Information and Systems (ине) National Institute of Genetics ✅ Genetics 1111 Yata, Mishima, Shizuoka, 411-8540 Japan TEL: +81-55-981-6720 URL: https://www.nig.ac.jp/ An informal committee of the directors general of international 
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Eizi, Hirota (DSc) Apr. 1995 to Mar. 2001 Keiichi, Kodaira (psc) Apr.2001 to Mar.2008 Naoyuki, Takahata (psc) Apr.2008 to Mar.2014 Yasunobu, Okada (MB) Apr.2014 to Mar.2017
The Center for Educational Development is reorganized to establish The Center for Educational Planning Development.
School of Cultural and Social Studies, School of Physical Science, School of High Energy Accelerator Science, School of Multidisciplinary
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National Museum of Ethnology National Institutes for the Humanities Program Outline Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy A distinctive feature of the program is the production of a doctoral thesis with an ethnographic description based on fieldwork, irrespective of the region or theme under research. We want students to be generalists with knowledge of a wide range of cultural phenomena, as well as specialists in a particular region or theme. To this end, students can make use not only of the program's lectures and seminars but also of the museum's resources, research projects, academic conferences, exhibitions, and lectures for general visitors, performances, and film shows. The Anthropological Studies Program is offered by National Museum of Ethnology. Students will conduct research on the diverse cultures of humankind in various parts of the world from prehistoric times to the present. From the perspective of cultural anthropology, ethnology, and related fields, student will be instructed in ethnographic research that describes and analyzes specific cultures and in cross-cultural research that compares cultures from specific perspectives. The goal is for students to complete their dissertation by utilizing data obtained through field research as well as specimens, audio-visual materials, and literature of the National Museum of Ethnology. This program consists only of a three-year doctoral program for students who have obtained a master's degree or those who are recognized as having equivalent to master's degree or higher academic ability. Students will study at the National Museum of Ethnology, located in Suita City, Osaka.
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Researchers at universities and research institutes, museums and other institutions of higher education in cultural anthropology. ●Past graduates of the program have been employed by Osaka University, Ritsumeikan University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, etc. National Museum of Ethnology 10-1 Senri Expo Park , Suita City, Osaka 565-8511, Japan https://www.minpaku.ac.jp/en
International Research Center for Japanese Studies National Institutes for the Humanities Program Outline Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy Those who enroll in this course can gain research abilities with broad perspectives, under the guidance of multiple instructors, not merely their supervisor. Each instructor is an expert in their field, can manage various research fields in a cross-sectional manner. With such a favorable international and interdisciplinary environment, we consider it the mission of this course to cultivate researchers who will play an active role in both domestic and international academic societies in the future. We welcome applicants who aspire to undertake innovative research with a global perspective. This program provides education and research on Japanese culture from a global perspective, to promote international and interdisciplinary Japanese studies across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The goal is to foster researchers in Japan and abroad who will lead the next generation of global Japanese studies. The program will cultivate an interdisciplinary spirit that deals with cross-cutting issues, multifaceted perspectives, a wide range of interdisciplinarity, and a high level of international reach and originality. The program offers only a three-year doctoral program for students who have obtained a master's degree. Doctoral candidates who belong to this program will study and conduct research at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, located in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture. ror Go-mizuno-o's Formal Visit to Nijo Castle [Picture Album of Annual Festivals in Miyako]
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
● Researchers in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences at national level research institutes or private companies; faculty members in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences departments at universities; researchers conducting cutting-edge project-based research at private companies ● Specialized historians at universities and research institutes; or faculty engaged in education and research on Japanese and regional cultures at universities and other institutions of higher education; researchers and curators at museums, etc. ● Researchers in the private and public sectors in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, etc. International Research Center for Japanese Studies 3-2 Oeyama-cho, Goryo, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 610-1192 Japan https://www.nichibun.ac.jp/en/
History National Museum of Japanese History National Institutes for the Humanities Program Outline Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Japanese History Program, based at the National Museum of Japanese History (Rekihaku), allows students to pursue historical research using a variety of approaches, including history, archaeology, folklore, art history, informatics, and analytical science. One of the main features of this program is that students can conduct practical research using the vast historical and cultural materials in Rekihaku's collection and the latest analytical equipment. We also aim to collaborate with 19 other programs of SOKENDAI, covering various academic fields in the humanities and sciences. We welcome all students who are engaged in the study of history from a wide range of interests. This program aims to nurture researchers who can conduct advanced and cutting-edge research in the Japanese history field in the broad sense of the term, with a specialized, international, and interdisciplinary perspective, and who can contribute to society through their advanced research skills and expertise. This program consists of a three-year doctoral program for students who have obtained a master's degree. Students in this program will study and conduct research activities at the National Museum of Japanese History, located in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture. With full use of the museum's vast collection and state-of-the-art analytical techniques, the student's doctoral dissertation will have fruition in the highest level of material-based research. Career Options for Graduates in this Program ● Career Opportunities: Researchers for specialized fields such as history, folklore, and archaeology at universities and research institutes; researchers and curators for museums; etc. National Museum of Japanese History 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture 285-8502 https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/index.html
National Institute of Japanese Literature National Institutes for the Humanities Program Outline Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy In this course, under the guidance of multiple faculty members, students can acquire the skills and research capabilities to work with primary sources related to Japanese literature from various perspectives. The National Institute of Japanese Literature's extensive collection of Japanese classical and modern texts, documents, and image resources, along with its domestic and international research network, serves as a superb research resource. Additionally, there are opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research projects. We look forward to welcoming those eager to pursue original research in Japanese literature and who value their intellectual curiosity. This program, with the National Institute of Japanese Literature as its parent institute, fosters students to become leaders in the new development of Japanese literature. Specifically, this program aims to enable students to acquire specialized research techniques and comprehensive analytical skills and knowledge by focusing on primary sources as research subjects, mainly literature, among cultural resources. The program fosters logical thinking and writing skills, creative and interdisciplinary perspectives, as well as the ability to tackle issues in peripheral fields, to nurture researchers with a broad perspective who can tackle issues in surrounding fields and play an active role both domestically and internationally. This program consists of only the doctoral program, and students in this program will study and conduct research activities at the National Institute of Japanese Literature, National Institutes for the Humanities, located in Tachikawa City, Tokyo. National Institute of Japanese Literature 10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa city, TOKYO 190-0014, Japan https://www.nijl.ac.jp/en/
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Career Opportunities: Specialized researchers of Japanese literature at universities and research institutions, faculty members engagedin education and research of Japanese literature at universities and other institutions of higher education, curators at art galleries and museums, etc.
National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics National Institutes for the Humanities Program Outline Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Japanese Language Sciences Program has a notable feature among graduate programs in Japan that focus on the study of language: It allows students to conduct research on language in an environment where a wide range of research activities are being conducted, not only in the field of humanities, but also in the field of mathematical and information sciences. This is the reason why the program is named "Japanese Language Sciences," rather than Japanese linguistics or Linguistics. The Program in Japanese Language Sciences welcomes young researchers who are willing to take on the challenge of conducting original linguistic research. The Japanese Language Sciences program aims to foster the future generation of researchers who can analyze the Japanese language objectively and quantitatively based on data, utilizing the linguistic resources and research network accumulated by the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics. The program will cultivate the ability and skills of students to conduct linguistic analysis using new methods, such as theoretical investigations, experiments, fieldwork, social surveys, and computer simulations, in addition to conventional analytical methods. This program is a three-year doctoral program for students who have obtained a master's degree. Students in this program will study and conduct research activities at the National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics, located in Tachikawa City, Tokyo. Career Options for Graduates in this Program ● Possible career paths for graduates: i ) University faculty members and researchers who conduct research using Japanese language information processing and data science in the fields of Japanese language studies and Japanese language education; ii ) Data scientists and natural language processing engineers who are active in the information processing industry using their linguistic expertise; iii) Curators, archivists, and local government officials with linguistic expertise; iv) Researchers and educators who teach the Japanese language in Japan and abroad; v) Developers of digital teaching materials related to Japanese language for native speakers and Japanese as a foreign language. National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics 10-2 Midori-cho, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, 190-8561 https://www.ninjal.ac.jp/english/
National Institute of Informatics Research Organization of Information and Systems Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy Informatics is a comprehensive academic field including computer sciences, information engineering, artificial intelligence, and mathematics—which are necessary for data scientists. In addition, it includes humane and social informatics, which focus on humans and their society. This program aims to nurture outstanding researchers and highly skilled professionals by conducting research and education in the various phases of basic, applied, and practical informatics, and train and develop leaders who are able to hold international leadership. The informatics program aims to nurture researchers who will make new, cutting-edge contributions to the field of informatics, an interdisciplinary field that crosses a wide range of disciplines from information science and information engineering to humanities and social informatics, for the further development of the information society. This program has a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holders. Students enrolled in this program conduct academic and research activities at the National Institute of Informatics, located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. National Institute of Informatics 2-1-2 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 101-8430 Japan https://www.nii.ac.jp/en/
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
● Researchers and engineers engaged in the field of informatics (basic theory and application of information technology (IT), basic and applied AI and data sciences, etc.) at domestic and overseas universities, public research institutions, and private companies ●Faculty in the department of informatics at universities and other institutions ●Researchers and engineers who can conduct project-based research on informatics at companies and universities Statistical
The Institute of Statistical Mathematics Research Organization of Information and Systems Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Institute of Statistical Mathematics provides an environment that allows smooth access to cutting-edge research. This environment enables graduate students to come into contact with cutting-edge research easily. Various research projects are in progress, and graduate students can participate in any that interest them. The graduate students are guided by primary supervisors and sub-supervisors, and various courses are offered to help the graduate students acquire basic skills. The Statistical Science program is considered the best environment in Japan for studying and researching statistical science. To realize the extraction of information and knowledge from real-world data, this program conducts education and research related to data collection design, modeling, inference and prediction, as well as their fundamentals in mathematics and practical application. The program aims to develop researchers who are equipped with creative research skills that contribute to solving various intricately intertwined important issues. This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree students and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree students. Students enrolled in this program will conduct academic and research activities at the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, located in Tachikawa city, Tokyo. (HPE Superdome Flex) computer System for Data Assimilation Career Options for Graduates in this Program ●Local and foreign universities, national and corporate research institutes, private companies (e.g., IT, manufacturing, financial, and pharmaceutical companies), etc. The Institute of Statistical Mathematics 10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-8562 Japan https://www.ism.ac.jp/index_e.html
Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy KEK has been playing a central role in exploring the frontiers of particle and nuclear physics as one of the leading research institutes in the world such as CERN in Europe. SOKENDAI students belong to either theoretical or experimental group in KEK and are involved in a cutting-edge research project, which enables them to acquire all the skills and capabilities required to become a researcher by the time they get Ph.D. There are indeed many people who are already working worldwide after finishing the program. We welcome all the students who wish to become a researcher in this extraordinary environment for research and education. We aim to foster the next generation of researchers who will explore the origin and structure of the universe.  They will study how the universe works at the very smallest and largest levels—exploring elementary particles and atomic nuclei, alongside options to study cosmology and other related fields. We will give researchers a broad perspective and high level of expertise, which will allow them to actively contribute to the future of research across many interrelated fields of science. We offer two programs: a five-year doctoral program for students with a bachelor's degree and a three-year doctoral program for students with a master's degree. Students will belong to either the Theoretical Research Group or the Experimental Research Group of the Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies (IPNS) at the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK). They will conduct their studies and research activities at KEK's Tsukuba Campus, Tokai Campus, the Wako Nuclear Science Center, or at experimental facilities located worldwide. Career Options for Graduates in this Program ● Career Opportunities: Researchers and university faculty members in particle physics, nuclear physics, cosmology and related fields; researchers and engineers who carry out cutting-edge project- based research at companies and national laboratories; and researchers and engineers in the private and public sectors in the fields of nuclear power, radiation, information processing, electricity, electronics, and communications. Institute of Particle and Nuclear Studies 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801 Japan https://www2.kek.jp/ipns/en/ Accelerator
Accelerator Laboratory / Applied Research Laboratory High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy In the Accelerator Science Program, the world's most advanced large accelerators of the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) are in operation close at hand, and students can carry out research in an environment where advanced technological development and research in various scientific and technological fields of the accelerators are being conducted. Students learn basic knowledge about accelerators and gain practical experience using a compact accelerator for educational purposes, before carrying out doctoral research in their specialized field. We welcome those who are willing to find and solve problems on their own while collaborating with others. High-energy accelerators are large experimental machines for the cutting-edge research on the various components in each level of nature, from elementary particles and atomic nuclei to molecules consisting of matter including life. In recent years, accelerator science has made remarkable progress in applications that directly benefit society, such as industry and medicine. It is a complex science that consists of essence of the most advanced science and technology for the fundamental research and development of accelerators. Students in the accelerator science program acquire practical knowledge of accelerator science and conduct research from both theoretical and experimental perspectives. They can choose to study and conduct research also in the fields of radiation science, computer science, superconducting cryogenics, and mechanical engineering, which support accelerator science. Students in this program aim to become researchers who will be responsible for the future of accelerator science and contribute to promoting natural science through accelerator science. This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holders. Students will study and conduct research at the Accelerator Laboratory and Applied Research Laboratory of the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), which has two large campuses in Tsukuba City and Tokai Village, Ibaraki Prefecture. Career Options for Graduates in this Program ●Researchers at domestic and foreign accelerator related research institutes and private companies Accelerator Laboratory / Applied Research Laboratory 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801 Japan https://www2.kek.jp/accl/eng/ https://www2.kek.jp/arl/en/home-en/
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan National Institutes of Natural Sciences Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy In Astronomical Science Program, of the Graduate University for Advanced Studies, students are engaged in astronomical research through theory, observations, or development of new observational instruments. National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, with many researchers in diverse fields, provides an auspicious setting where many graduate students can study and pursue their own research. Are you good at math and physics? Do you enjoy programming? Does actually observing the universe thrill you like nothing else? Do you get excited putting together instruments and apparatuses? If your answer is yes for any of these, there is a place here for your activities. Please come and study at the Astronomical Science Program. Astronomical Science Program offers advanced education and research through a wide range of observational and theoretical studies with state-of-the- art optical-infrared and radio telescopes. This program covers the development and application of advanced new technologies fundamental to astronomical observation; the design, fabrication, and experimentation of new observational instruments; the development of data acquisition and analysis methods; the development of technologies ranging from basic to advanced observational astronomy; as well as observational research using these technologies and theoretical research using supercomputers. The program offers a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holders. Graduate students enrolled in the program will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), based in Mitaka City, Tokyo. National Astronomical Observatory 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8588 Japan https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/ Career Options for Graduates in this Program ●Research and education staff in astronomical sciences and related fields at universities and research institutes in Japan and abroad; engineers at private companies; and science communicators
National Institute for Fusion Science National Institutes of Natural Sciences Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Fusion Science Program seeks students who are actively engaged in unexplored research subjects such as understanding of plasma physics, development of measurement devices, control technology, development and research of materials with excellent heat and radiation resistance required for reactors, and superconductivity technology, in order to realize a fusion reactor at an early date. Our goal is to develop general engineers who can be applied to any research field by honing their own skills with fusion science research as their axis. We look forward to your challenge. The Fusion Science program fosters integrated science and engineering scholars who have a systematic understanding of the wide range of science and engineering fields required for the early realization of fusion reactors and who are capable of working in a variety of research fields. By conducting advanced research (experimental, theoretical, etc.), rationally understanding research results, and taking on unexplored research challenges, our students acquire new technologies and skills with high value and contribute to the realization of fusion energy and other human developments. This program consists of a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holder and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holder. Students will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), located in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture.
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Career Opportunities for Graduates Engineers and researchers in fusion and related fields at national laboratories; faculty members in fusion studies (plasma experiments, theory, materials engineering, superconducting engineering, etc.) at universities; engineers and researchers who carry out cutting-edge project-based research at companies; etc. National Institute for Fusion Science 322-6, Oroshi-cho, Toki, Gifu, 509-5292 Japan https://www.nifs.ac.jp/en/
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Space and Astronautical Science Program leverages the collaboration with Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, JAXA, to provide advanced education and research guidance by researchers who are actively involved in conducting research and projects at the forefront of space science. We encourage students to delve into learning and researching new fields of science and engineering in the vast expanse of space utilizing various means such as space telescopes and experiments, spacecraft for scientific exploration of the solar system, nano-satellites, balloon experiments, rockets. We look forward to the aspirations of motivated students who wish to contribute to the future of space science research and development, as well as the future utilization of space. The Space and Astronautical Science Program provides advanced education and research guidance through theoretical research, analysis of observational data, and practical research and development in astrophysics, solar system science, and space engineering. The program fosters researchers with a broad perspective and internationally advanced abilities, as well as individuals who contribute to society with advanced expertise. In particular, through close contact with cutting-edge, large-scale space projects, the program cultivates not only a rich academic background in space science but also the ability to plan space projects. This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holder and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holder. Students will conduct their studies and research activities at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) located in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Researchres in the field of space science (astrophysics, solar system science, space engineering) at universities, national laboratories, etc.; engineers and researchers in space development and related fields at private companies and national laboratories; engineers who carry out cutting-edge project-based research at private and public companies, etc. Institute of Space and Astronautical Science 3-1-1 Yoshinodai, Chuo-ku, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, 252-5210 japan https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/en/
Institute for Molecular Science National Institutes of Natural Sciences Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy Molecular science covers a wide range of natural sciences such as chemistry, physics, and life sciences. In this course, students will learn under the careful guidance of faculty members who are researchers in the above fields and their interdisciplinary areas, and will promote research using facilities and equipment not available at ordinary universities. Research keywords include quantum technology, spectroscopy, imaging, superconductivity, chirality, spin, topology, material conversion, energy conversion, catalysis, enzymes, proteins, etc. We welcome your enrollment. The Molecular Science Program establishes a systematic understanding of molecules, the basic building blocks of matter, and trains the next generation of researchers to unravel the wide variety of phenomena exhibited by matter. We aim to produce graduates who can conduct advanced research (e.g., experiments, measurements, theory), rationally understand research results, challenge unexplored issues from free inspiration, pursue new intellectual values and universal truths, and contribute to human development based on molecular science. This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holders. Students will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Institute for Molecular Science, located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture.
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Career Opportunities for Graduates: Researchers and faculty members in the field of molecular science at universities and national and public research institutes; Researchers and engineers who pursue advanced research challenges through public research projects and in private research institutes. Institute for Molecular Science 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, Aichi, 444-8585 Japan https://www.ims.ac.jp/en/
Institute of Materials Structure Science High Energy Accelerator Research Organization Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy In The Materials Structure Science Program, cutting-edge scientific research is conducted using quantum beams such as synchrotron radiation, neutrons, muons, and slow positrons obtained from large accelerators. In this context, the program fosters researchers who will lead sciences and technologies on the structure and function of materials in a wide range of research fields. Graduates of the program are expected to become not only core researchers at domestic or overseas quantum beam facilities, but also power users who promote research using quantum beams. The Materials Structure Science program conducts cutting-edge scientific research using quantum beams, such as synchrotron radiation, neutrons, muons, and slow positrons obtained from advanced accelerators. In this program, we train researchers who will pioneer fundamental and cutting-edge research to elucidate the structure and function of materials in an extremely wide range of research fields, including physics and chemistry, materials science, life science, medicine, environmental science, and earth science. By promoting research on further advancement of quantum beam generation and utilization technologies, this program aims to produce PhDs who will contribute to the development of a new frontier in materials structure science. We offer two programs: a five-year doctoral program accepting bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program accepting master's degree holders. Students will conduct their studies and research activities at the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute of Materials Structure Science, located in Tsukuba and Tokai, Ibaraki Prefecture. Career Options for Graduates in this Program Institute of Materials Structure Science 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 305-0801 Japan https://www2.kek.jp/imss/eng/ ● Career Opportunities: Engineers and researchers at domestic and overseas quantum beam facilities; faculty members and researchers in material sciences and life sciences departments at universities and public research institutions; engineers and researchers who carry out and lead cutting-edge project-based research at public and private companies.
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature National Institutes for the Humanities Program Outline Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Program in Global Environmental Studies is newly established in SOKENDAI in FY2023. RIHN offers a range of unique opportunities in global environmental research, including making use of RIHN's interdisciplinary research projects and the related expertise of individual faculty members. We look forward to meeting applicants who strive to promote unique research perspectives, and who will benefit from the wide range of lectures and seminars in Global Environmental Studies offered at RIHN. The Global Environmental Studies Program is based on international research projects promoted by the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN). This interdisciplinary research with elements of transdisciplinarity utilizes a problem-solving approach in collaboration with society. The program is designed for students to gain knowledge and methodologies accumulated in the academic fields that constitute Global Environmental Studies and to become independent researchers who will engage in solving global environmental issues with their expertise. The program provides small-group education and research training in an environment conductive for cutting-edge research. This program offers a three-year doctoral program for students who have obtained a master's degree. Students in this program will study and conduct research at the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) in Kyoto. ●Career Opportunities for Graduates ●Faculties engaged in education and research on environmental studies at universities and other institutions of higher education. Engineers, researchers, and support staff in environment related fields at companies, government offices, national and public research institutes, local governments, international organizations, and NGOs. ●Researchers and curators at museums and other institutions. Research Institute for Humanity and Nature 457-4 Motoyama, Kita-Ku, Kyoto, 603-8047 https://www.chikyu.ac.jp/rihn/ education/public El
National Institute of Polar Research Research Organization of Information and Systems Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Polar Science Program conducts education and research focused on natural phenomena occurring in the regions of the North and South Poles, embracing a view of the Earth as a global-scale environment. Through these activities, we strive to cultivate outstanding researchers equipped with advanced research and the ability to work as "field scientists". The program welcomes students with the desire to take up the emerging challenges of polar science in a new era. The Polar Science Program aims to nurture outstanding researchers equipped with advanced research capabilities in space and planetary science, solar- terrestrial physics, meteorology, glaciology, atmospheric science, oceanography, geoscience, solid earth science, bioscience, and related fields, to explore universal principles and laws that govern various natural and physical phenomena in the polar regions and high mountains. The program also expects students to elucidate the role of polar regions in the global environmental changes and the earth and planetary systems, as well as the geological and natural history of polar regions. We offer two programs (curriculums): five-year and three-year doctoral program that accepts bachelor's degree holders and master's degree holders, respectively. Students in the program will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Institute of Polar Research, located in Tachikawa, Tokyo. National Institute of Polar Research 10-3 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo, 190-8518 Japan https://www.nipr.ac.jp/english/
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Researchers and engineers in the field ofearth and planetary sciences and other related science and engineering fields atuniversities, national laboratories, private companies, etc. Basic Biology National Institute for Basic Biology National Institutes of Natural Sciences Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy In the Basic Biology program, we challenge innovative biology by harnessing the unique traits of diverse organisms and employing cutting-edge technologies. Our goal is to foster students' distinct problem-finding and problem-solving abilities and to develop the qualities of researchers who can lead future biological research. Together, let's collaborate and embark on the exciting journey of exploring new frontiers in biology. At the National Institutes for Basic Biology, the parent institute for the Basic Biology Program, we conduct research aimed at elucidating the common and fundamental mechanisms that underlie all living organisms, that contribute to biological diversity, and that enable organisms to adapt to their environment. The Basic Biology Program seeks to cultivate researchers capable of identifying fundamental and pressing question in the biological science through research activities and coursework. This program offers both a five-year and a three-year doctoral program for students with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree, respectively. Students primarily conduct their academic studies and research activities at the National Institute for Basic Biology, located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture.
Career Options for Graduates in this Program
●Faculty members and researchers in life science and related fields at universities and research institutes; skilled professionals in charge of research and development at companies that engage life sciences, chemical sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical sciences, and other related fields National Institute for Basic Biology 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585 Japan https://www.nibb.ac.jp/en/
National Institute for Physiological Sciences National Institutes of Natural Sciences Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy The Physiological Sciences Program promotes research that leads to a better understanding of how the human body works and its mechanisms, with a particular focus on the brain, nerves, and the functions of organ systems interconnected with the brain. Research on the mechanisms of our body is directly related to maintaining health and understanding pathological conditions. Students who are interested in the human body in life science are invited to join us in the Physiological Sciences Program, which offers an excellent research environment. Physiological science is a field of study that elucidates the functions and mechanisms of the body. It not only contributes to the development of life science but also provides scientific guidelines for people to lead healthy and fulfilling lives and information that is fundamental to understanding the mechanisms of disease. The Physiological Science Program aims to contribute to the accumulation of new knowledge in the life sciences by working to elucidate issues in the field of physiological science related to the role of the brain and nervous system and biological homeostasis, and to produce researchers and specialists with the foresight to pioneer this field. This program is offered as a five-year doctoral program accepting bachelor's degree holders or a three-year doctoral program accepting master's degree holders. Students in this program will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. National Institute for Physiological Sciences 38 Nishigonaka, Myodaiji, Okazaki, 444-8585 Japan https://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/ Career Options for Graduates in this Program ●Academic research institutions, life science-related companies, etc. Genetics National Institute of Genetics Research Organization of Information and Systems Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy Graduate students in the Genetics Program participate as active research members in the enriched environment of the National Institute of Genetics (NIG). NIG has more faculty than students, allowing students to select Progress Committee members from various labs and seek research advice from them at any time. The Progress Committee system helps students broaden the scope of their research through guidance from faculty with diverse areas of expertise. Alumni trained as researchers at NIG go on to serve society in diverse fields in both academic and non-academic roles. The Genetics Program fosters researchers who have deep insight and knowledge of the field of life sciences and can foresee future research. This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program and a three-year doctoral program. Students in this program will conduct their research activities primarily at the National Institute of Genetics in Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture. Career Options for Graduates in this Program ●Researchers at universities / research institutes / private companies both in Japan and abroad, engineers in information technology / intellectual property management, and publishers National Institute of Genetics 1111 Yata, Mishima, Shizuoka, 411-8540 Japan https://www.nig.ac.jp/nig/
Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science Program Outline Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program Doctor of philosophy What is the driving force of our research? Because we want to know more. Because we are interested in. Because we have curiosity. Because we want to solve an unsolved problem. Because we want to make a great discovery. The driving force must be different among researchers but we all share the same feeling—we like research. The Integrated Evolutionary Science Program is for students who have such feelings. We look forward to studying with students who like evolution and science & society. Integrative Evolutionary Science is a new academic field that aims not only for the development of biology but also for elucidating the nature of human beings and solving social issues, through a comprehensive understanding of the change of living organisms, transition of human activities, and progression of global issues from an evolutionary perspective. The Integrative Evolutionary Science Program, in collaboration with the Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science, aims to pursue and share truths with society, produce future leaders in this field, and to contribute broadly to the development of science and society. Students in this program will conduct their studies and research activities at the Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science, located in Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture. This program consists of two programs: a five-year doctoral program for students with a bachelor's degree and a three-year doctoral program for students with a master's degree. Career Options for Graduates in this Program Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science Shonan Village, Hayama, Kanagawa, 240-0193 Japan https://rcies.soken.ac.jp/ ●Researchers in the field of life sciences (evolutionary biology, molecular biology, genetics, ecology, medicine, etc.) or in the field of science and society (history of science, philosophy of science, science and technology studies, bioethics, etc.) at universities, research institutes, private companies, NGOs, and government agencies; science communicators

SOKENDAI Freshman Course
The Freshman Course is an intensive course for newly- enrolled students of SOKENDAI. It is a unique program that intends to provide our new students with fundamental knowledge and skills for a researcher; and, is also an opportunity to learn about the breadth of academia through interactions with peer students and researchers coming from different fields. The Freshman Course is partly held for a few days long at our Hayama campus. It consists of three sessions: "Exploring Diversity in Academia(EDA)", “Researchers and Society” and “Communication Skills for Researchers". First Semester 2023 (Japanese Course) ▷ Date:April 4-7, 2023
Second Semester 2024  (English Course)  ▷  Date:October 8-11, 2024
SOKENDAI Special Researcher Program
The SOKENDAI Special Researcher Program is designed to foster future talents in academic research by appointing SOKENDAI students as Special Researchers and providing financial support and support programs for their career paths in the following two categories.
To support students conducting research in the field of information / Al and the field of "large-scale advanced science" using cutting-edge research facilities in the inter-university research institutes.
Pioneering Research Type
To support students who independently conduct original and challenging research that is not bound by the framework of existing research fields, departments, schools or other organizations. The number of SOKENDAI Special Researcher
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SOKENDAI Student Dispatch Program
This program encourages SOKENDAI students to seek a short-term research opportunity abroad and/or a long-term collaborative research project in and outside Japan that may lead to their career in the future. The program follows the educational goals of SOKENDAI, "advanced specialties and expertise", "broad perspective", and "international competitiveness", and intends to financially support such research opportunities of SOKENDAI students. 2023 Category 1 (Short-term Abroad Program)   ▷ Number of students supported:28 Category 2 (Long-term Abroad Program)   ▷ Number of students supported:11 Category 3 (Long-term Domestic Program) ▷ Number of students supported: 3
International collaborative degree program
SOKENDAI is promoting the "International Collaborative Degree Program". This is an agreement with an overseas institution of higher education to provide joint thesis su- pervision to one student by faculty members from both institutions, thereby broadening the range of thesis and further increasing the international mobility of young hu- man resources. Overseas higher education institutions that have concluded agreements with SOKENDAI for international collaborative degree programs

Life Science Retreat
Life Science Retreat invites biology faculties and students for academic interactions, through which it aims to foster talents with a broader grasp of biological science and the capacity to contribute to the development of the field. English is used throughout the conference to improve the participants' international caliber. Students plan and coordinate research presentations (oral and poster) and opinion exchanges. In the project, student organizers are expected to polish planning skills through the preparation and exercise presentation skills. November 21-22, 2023 at Yamanashi Prefecture In 2023, it was held over 2days at Yamanashi Prefecture. A total of about 70 students/faculty members partici- pated and discussed their research enthusiastically.

Community Programs
We communicate the outcomes of the University's educational and research activities and give back to the community, with the aim to promote and spread the arts and sciences, as well as promote excellent research findings.
SOKENDAI Outreach Activities
● Challenges in the Exploration of the Unknown: Cutting-edge Studies Young Researchers Discuss 2023 SAKAMOTO Minoru (Professor, Department of Japanese History)    November 5-7,2023 ● “Tan-Q” Science education and outreach program using compact cosmic-ray detector MIHARA Satoshi (Professor, Department of Particle and Nuclear Physics)    February 17,2024 ● Collaboration with KOSEN via fabrication of compact accelerators by students OTANI Masashi (Assistant Professor, Accelerator Science)    February 21,2024 The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI, in collaboration with Japan Society for the Promotion of Science ● Commemorative Symposium for the 39th International Prize for Biology Richard Durbin (University of Cambridge. Professor) December 16,17 2023 Dr.Durbin speaking “Yokoko Academia” with Kanagawa Prefectural Yokosuka High School We supported the academic program, "Yokoko Academia" organized by Kanagawa Prefectural Yokosuka High School to contribute to local educational institutes and foster future generations. The school is designated as a Super Science High School by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
JSPS Summer Program
This program, which is carried out in partnership with Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), offers opportunities to practice research at inter-university research institutes (IURIs) or universities to young researchers who have undertaken or just completed doctoral programs for two months during the summer.

Press Release
https://www.soken.ac.jp/en/news/?key=press Research in 2023 published on the following papers are press released and subsequently appeared in newspapers and various media:
2024.01.10 Breakthrough in Designing Complicated All-α Protein Structures 2024.01.18 M87* One Year Later: Proof of a persistent black hole shadow 2024.01.25 Metagenomic analyses of 7000 to 5500 years old coprolites excavated from the Torihama shell-mound site in the Japanese archipelago 2024.01.26 Molecular Simulation × Al Reveals Unresolved Structure of Transporter Protein 2024.03.01
2024.03.01 Groundbreaking Study Unveils Unique Roles of Yeast Protein Complexes in Cellular Lifespan and Environmental Response by Rationally Engineering Based on the Predicted Three-dimensional Structures

SOKENDAI Fund
SOKENDAI Fund has been established to support SOKENDAI Students. For the details, please visit our website. About Sokendai Fund         https://www.soken.ac.jp/donation/
SOKENDAI Newsletter
SOKENDAI Newsletter covers ongoing activity information at the university such as various events in our campuses, research findings released to media, and awards. You can find it online on our university website. (Japanese text only) SOKENDAI Newsletter     https://www.soken.ac.jp/outline/pr/publicity/newsletter/

The only research center in Japan with “evolution” at its core
The Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science aims to develop a new research field, "integrative evolutionary science," to investigate both organismal evolution at multiple scales and scientific activities themselves and to apply the interdisciplinary expertise to help find solutions to various challenges in society. The Center fosters highly collaborative research among domestic and international communities. • Development of the body of knowledge on the basis of organismal evolution • Application of ideas gained from organismal evolution studies to other research fields • Development of our understanding of science, including its nature and place in society • Application of interdisciplinary expertise to seek solutions to various challenges in society Other Activities • Graduate education and researcher training • Domestic and international collaborative research • Outreach https://rcies.soken.ac.jp/index_en.html In April 2022, the Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science was established on the Hayama Campus. As the only research center in Japan with "evolution" at its core, the center aims to create a new academ ic field of "Integrated Evolutionary Science" in collaboration with domestic and overseas research institutions. The word "evolution" evokes the evolution of living organisms, but technology, culture and society also evolve. We consider evolution in such a broad sense and try to address how the system of organisms was created and changed in the 3.8 billion years-long history of life, how human activities (society, psychology, language, culture, etc.) have changed, how global problems in the Anthropocene progress, and what possible solutions can be comprehensively examined from the perspective of evolution. The Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science thus aims to reconsider the concept of "evolution" and create a new research field "Integrated Evolutionary Science", which not only advances the knowledge system of biology but also incorporates the findings of evolutionary science into human understanding and solutions to social issues.
The Center for Education Planning
and Development (CEPD)
"Advanced specialties and expertise," "Broad perspective," and "International competitiveness" are the educational goals of SOKENDAI, and they are the essential competen- cies for excellent researchers. In order to achieve these goals, we believe that the university-wide education that enhances the quality as an excellent researcher is nec- essary, in addition to specialized education carried out in each department. The missions of the CEPD are: to imple- ment and support the university-wide education programs and projects; and, to assist in evaluation and analysis of the educational activities. We contribute to develop re- searchers rooted in our philosophy.
Education Development Section
Promotion of university-wide education _ ● Planning and implementation of university-wide educational courses and seminars Implementation of the Freshman Course / Planning and implementation of CEPD seminars ® Support for the implementation of university-wide educational projects Support for the implementation of inter-university education / Support for the implementation of international joint/double degree programs
Institutional Research and Planning Section
• Analysis of educational effects through the preparation and analysis of educational data  and the implementation of student questionnaires • Research performance analysis using literature databases and research ability analysis tools ● Planning and implementation of SD training Improving the quality of education and research guidance ● Planning and implementation of FD training • Counseling from teachers related to education Support tailored to student needs _ • Support for student learning, research activities, job hunting, and networking Human Resources Development Section • Cultivate "data scientist-type (DS-type) researcher human resources" who can promote data-driven research
This Center was established to aim at effective manage- ment of academic information in SOKENDAI. Based on secure and resilient information infrastructure, it provides various academic information services to researchers and researchers-in-future who are both users and creators of academic information, and supports education, research and administration in SOKENDAI.
Division of Information Services and Technology
Cooperating with the affiliated research institutes and museums, this division manages core information facilities and operates information systems located at the Hayama Campus. [For inquiries or information] Academic Information Service Office TEL : 81-46-858-1587, 1588 FAX : 81-46-858-1607 E-mail : istc.jimu@ml.soken.ac.jp
Hayama Library
Hayama Library gathers, organizes and releases various academic materials to provide high-level research and education and to pioneer advanced academic fields. Hayama Library is open around-the-clock to the faculty and students at the Hayama Campus for reading and borrowing. It collects and makes available standard references and books that can be used in all program, as well as specialized books and journals related to studies in cutting-edge and/ or interdisciplinary research fields. Image and video documentation materials are available through in-house facilities. In addition, Hayama Library offers SOKENDAI Institutional Repository, which allows free online access to doctoral dissertations and book/ journal publications at the University, as well as academic papers published by the faculty and students at the Hayama Campus. The Library also provides database services, including OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) for books and journals held by the Library. These books and databases are also available to the general public. The venue effectively functions both as a place to collect research resources and a studying space. SOKENDAI staff and neighborhood residents can borrow books belonging to Kanagawa Prefectural Library (KL-NET Service). Furthermore, since 2015, it has been serving as a service counter of the National Diet Library to enable users to browse digital materials belonging to the National Diet Library.
University Library
Number of academic materials available at the Library As of April 1, 2024 Book :(Japanese) approx.22,600 titles (Non-Japanese) approx.24,600 titles Journal    :(Japanese) approx.140 titles (Non-Japanese) approx.330 titles E-book    :approx.153,900 titles E-journal :approx.5,050 titles Institutional Repository : approx.5,550 titles The University Library consists of the Hayama Library and IURI libraries. The University Library gathers, organizes, and accumulates electronic materials. Under close cooperation with the Hayama Library and IURI libraries, the University Library aims to promote the education / research activities by performing required activities for the fasilitation of the use of academic information. It offers a large number of e-journals and e-books so that faculty and students of IURIs dotted around the country can use these materials in common. In addition, the university introduces and offers the world's largest bibliographic / citation database "Scopus". Electronic Journals BioOne / JSTOR / Science Direct / Springer-LINK / Wiley-Blackwell / GeoScienceWorld / Scopus (Document/reference database search service) ※ In addition to the above, electronic journals for internal use at the Hayama Campus are available. https://www.lib.soken.ac.jp [For inquiries or information] University Library TEL : 81-46-858-1528, 1540 FAX : 81-46-858-1607 E-mail : lib@ml.soken.ac.jp
Nobel Prize Laureates from SOKENDAI Professor Emeritus, School of High Energy Accelerator Science The 2008 - for the discovery of the origin of the broken symmetry which predicts the existence of at least three families of quarks in nature KOBAYASHI Makoto Professor Emeritus, SOKENDAI / Honorary Professor Emeritus, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization(KEK) 1999.4-2004.3   Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Science 2004.4-2006.3   Professor, School of High Energy Accelerator Science 2003.4-2004.4   Chair, Department of Particle and Nuclear Physics 2008 Order of Culture Nobe   Prize Physiology Veolcine Professor Emeritus, School of Life Science The 2016 - for his discoveries of mechanisms for autophagy OHSUMI Yoshinori Professor Emeritus, SOKENDAI / National Institute for Basic Biology 1996.10-2009.3   Professor, School of Life Science 2008, 4-2009.3   Dean, School of Life Science 2006 Japan Academy Prize 2016 Order of Culture
[ Recipients of Award ]

SOKENDAI Award is founded in 2018 to commend the students who have accomplished their outstanding research and have been conferred their degrees with the excellent doctoral thesis.
■■ The recipients of the 12th SOKENDAI Award (March 22, 2024)
A faculty directory is available on our website. Faculty Directory https://www.soken.ac.jp/en/faculty-directory/index.html
** The year of a 3-year doctoral program

Japanese National Universities
Admission of the 2024
Japanese Public Universities
Foreign Universities
Huazhong Agricultural Unviersity Nantong University Gyeongsang National University Pusan National University Aarhus University Institut Polytechnique des Sciences New York University PES University The University of British Columbia The University of Melbourne University of Groningen University of London University of Sao Paulo Universite Paris-Saclay Others 1 1 1 1 1 1 National Institute of Technology, Gunma College 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 3 4 1 1 9 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 Chitose Institute of Science and 1 Technology 1 Gifu Pharmaceutical University Nagoya City University 2 The University of Shiga Prefecture   1 Sanyo-Onoda City University 1
Japanese Private Universities
Osaka Medical and 1 Pharmaceutical University Okayama University of Science  1 Kanagawa Institute of Technology   1 Kwansei Gakuin University 1 Kyoto Sangyo University 1 Kindai University 1 2 Keio University 1 International Christian University 1 Komazawa University Chuo University 1 Tokyo City University Tokyo University of Agriculture 1 3 Tokyo University of Science Doshisha University 1 Nagahama Institute of 1 Bio-Science and Technology Nara University 1 Hosei University 2 Meiji University 1 Ritsumeikan University 2 8 Waseda University Hokkaido University Hokkaido University of Education Muroran Institute of Technology Hirosaki University Tohoku University Yamagata University Ibaraki University University of Tsukuba Saitama University Chiba University The University of Tokyo Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology The University of Electro-Communications Hitotsubashi University Yokohama National University University of Yamanashi Shizuoka University Nagoya University Nagoya Institute of Technology Mie University Kyoto University Osaka University Kobe University Nara Women's University Nara Institute of Science and Technology Okayama University Kochi University Kumamoto University
] : The number of those who were granted the Ph.D. within a specified time after leaving the university. 8.1 ) : The number of those who were granted the Ph.D. by way of Dissertation (not included in the total).
[ Career Tracking / Data of the 2023 ]
Universities / Research institutes,etc Research Center for Integrative Evolutionary Science, SOKENDAI The University of Tokyo Tohoku University Nagoya University Toyo University Ritsumeikan University Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology National University of Singapore The University of Melbourne National Astronomical Observatory of Japan High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) National Institute of Polar Research National Institute of Informatics National Institute for Basic Biology National Institute for Physiological Sciences Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Japan Atomic Energy Agency National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (SIOM) The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) Bank of Japan Toshima City Office Institute for Global Environmental Strategies Mitsubishi Electric Corp. ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. Otsuka Chemical Co., Ltd. CHUGAI PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. Toray Industries, Inc. Metal Technology Co. Ltd. SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. KONICA MINOLTA, INC. CellSource Co., Ltd. Japan Digital Design, Inc. KPMG Consulting Co., Ltd. Private companies / Public service corporation ADK Holdings Inc. RevComm Inc. SCREEN Semiconductor Solutions Co., Ltd. ZOZO NEXT, Inc. Asilla, Inc. LTS, Inc. Core Concept Technologies Inc. DWANGO Co., Ltd. Recruit Co., Ltd. FLECT Co.,Ltd. dotData, Inc. Dispensing Pharmacy ※ Breakdown of the total The number of those who completed a course and obtained a degree : 72 The number of those who left the university after obtaining the credits required for completion of a course in the relevant academic year : 19
** The year of a 3-year doctoral program
SOKENDAI is promoting academic exchange and collaboration with other domestic and foreign universities through mutual agreements.
Academic Agreement
Academic Agreement

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SOKENDAI renewed our logo as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the university's foundation in 2018. SOKENDAI represents a unique educational structure that provides intellectual knowledge at the highest standards. The ethos of the brand is mirrored through the visualization of a line 'Intelligence Connector' which symbolizes a platform for the multiple numbers of research centers across the world that form the diverse educational platform of SOKENDAI.
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Head of a male Wood White:
scanning electron micrograph
Wood White butterfly, Leptidea amurensis , is a small species found in grasslands. Although the number is decreasing due to habitat loss, they are still abundant around Mount Fuji. The width of the head is approximately 2mm, with large compound eyes on each side. The rough appearance of the lower two-thirds of the eyes is due to variations in the size of the ommatidia, the individual units making up the compound eyes. Larger ommatidia are more sensitive to light than smaller ones, so mixing different sizes widens the brightness range to which they can respond. However, this roughness is specific to males; the female compound eyes consist of uniformly sized ommatidia. Presumably, males and females perceive the world differently. Shonan Village, Hayama, Kanagawa 240-0193 Japan www.soken.ac.jp/en I