Selectable Programs

This program offers a variety of opportunities across research fields, aiming to develop PhD professionals who can lead organizations in industry and on the global stage across diverse sectors. We value the initiatives taken by students and encourage their involvement in part of these programs as mentors, starting from the planning phase. This includes their participation in the mandatory Boot Camp.

RESEARDENTs can participate in a variety of programs aimed at developing transferable skills and building their career paths. These opportunities are organized by DEC, the coordinator of the MNS program, as well as by the WISE program, Tongali, and Gifu University. Students are also encouraged to engage in self-initiated internships or overseas activities. Many of these programs award points, and students must accumulate the required points to successfully complete the program.

Develop PhD Skills

The aim of our graduate schools is to cultivate professionals with deep knowledge and outstanding skills who will gain research roles or expert jobs after completing graduate school, and who are able to make a contribution to society. Today’s experts do not work alone. They work within networks of experts and with people from different fields, across different specialties, genders, generations, cultures, religions and countries. For this reason, in order for experts to display their abilities globally, in addition to possessing deep knowledge and outstanding skills in their own specialty area, they must also possess the ability to create and develop collaborative networks with the right people. Nagoya University refers to this ability as “PhD skills”.

Details

To enhance these PhD Skills, we offer the following courses and programs.

Example of courses and programs

Professional Literacy（ Graduate School Common Course ）
You can learn the fundamentals of essential PhD skills for graduate students and gain tips on how to train these skills effectively during a busy graduate school life. The program is offered on-demand, allowing you to study at your own pace during your free time.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Skills I, Ⅱ（ Graduate School Common Course ）
The ability to collaborate with experts in different fields (interdisciplinary collaboration skills) is essential to play an active role in society by utilizing one’s own expertise or to carry out research projects that solve social issues. This course offers a practical approach, allowing you to form teams with students from diverse disciplines to propose and execute projects, thereby honing your interdisciplinary collaboration skills through hands-on experience..
Employability（ Graduate School Common Course ）
This class provides students with an opportunity to consider their own professional life, and to figure out of how to develop suitable competency or capacity from a variety of career paths available to them. During the “classroom learning,” students will gain self-understanding and acquire foundational skills. Through “group work” , students apply these understandings and skills.

Cultivate global competence and English skills

We provide various forms of support to help PhD professionals acquire the essential competencies needed to take the initiative on a global stage.

Language Trainings etc.

  • English Discussion Training (Advanced)

    This program is designed to develop advanced discussion skills to facilitate smooth networking at international conferences and similar events.

  • Academic Paper Writing Seminar

    This seminar aims to support researchers to increase their chance of publication of English paper and maximize the impact of their research.

  • Business Japanese Training

    This seminar is offered to international students who have achieved an N1 or N2 level on the JLPT. Participants will learn valuable skills to help them secure job opportunities in Japan after earning their PhD.

Programs with Strategic Partner Universities etc.
Developing Cultural Competence Program (NC State University）

Enhance interdisciplinary collaboration

We offer various opportunities for doctoral students to engage in communication and discussions about their research with professionals from different fields

Program Example

Interdisciplinary Research Communication (Japanese & English)
This in-person program helps doctoral students effectively communicate their research to researchers from different fields, fostering networking opportunities for future interdisciplinary collaboration.
5min Research Communication Lunch
(Japanese & English)
Graduate students and young researchers take 5 minutes to present their research and then enjoy Q&A and discussions with other attendees from various fields. You will also gain tips for briefing your research in enlightening ways to people who are not familiar with your field. 
100 nin Rombunn
This event encourages researchers from all fields to engage in casual communication and explore opportunities for future collaboration online. Researchers from diverse disciplines present their work and provide feedback to one another.
Inter-university research exchange event
This annual event brings together doctoral students, primarily from Niigata University, Ritsumeikan University, and Nagoya University. Participants actively engage in discussions to address social issues, leveraging their expertise and tackling unresolved questions.

Career Support

A variety of career support services are available to help PhD students expand their career opportunities, including pathways in academia, industry, entrepreneurship, and more, after earning PhD. For international students, not only in specialized fields knowledge, but also in recognition of the abilities cultivated in the doctoral research process and experiences, doctoral students are active in Japanese companies in wide variety of fields and jobs. However, to thrive in Japanese companies. Japanese language ability is essential. Therefore, Japanese is mainly used for websites, seminars, and personal consultation, in Career Education Office.

  • Career Guidance・Individual Career Counseling
  • Seminars (Pre-employment Training, Skill Development Training, and Industry-Specific Training）
  • Provide information about industries

Program Example

Experiential Workshops at Companies, international institutions and etc.
Doctoral students visit companies, interact with PhD holders, and participate in project-based learning (PBL) with young employees to explore potential career paths.
Interaction with Alumni (OB/OG)
This is an opportunity for RESEARDENT to consult with relatively young mentors and reflect on their career paths
PhD Career Path Webinar

PhD students gain insights into career development through role model talks by alumni (OB/OG) who have completed the Leading Graduate School Program etc.

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