2024~ K²-SPRING 未来創造コース採用学生
Course Overview / List of Contents
From the following subjects, [1] Fusion-of-intelligence Courses, [2] Research Proposals and [3] Career Development are required subjects, and at least one subject from [4] to [15] Elective Subject Groups are required.
Compulsory Subjects
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1 Fusion-of-intelligence A
Post your research and your own issues on the MIRAI-SDGs platform and have an interdisciplinary brainstorming
In the Future-Creation (MIRAI) Course, students will engage in free, challenging, and interdisciplinary research beyond the framework of their affiliations and specialties, enhance their abilities, develop an interdisciplinary and bird’s-eye view, and build a cross-disciplinary platform “MIRAI-SDGs” as a “place of emergence” to create new interdisciplinary research issues.
(1) MIRAI-SDGs
Doctoral students will select and register SDGs issue(s) related to their research theme. In this way, a cross-disciplinary link of course students will be created in each SDGs matrix. Next, (1) the contents of research themes and (2) issues to be solved by the integration of disciplines using the MIRAI-SDGs platform will be presented in Japanese and English summaries and 3min videos, which will be shared with course students, course collaborating faculty members, URA and corporate consortium members using online tools. In the MIRAI-SDGs platform, each student’s information is grouped by SDGs issue category to form a virtual research area that transcends organizational affiliations.
(2) Cross-Disciplinary Discussion
The course students supported by this project, who cross the border to learn and discover issues in different fields, will watch summaries and 3min videos of other students to learn about research themes and fields of study in different fields of specialization, and will ask questions and have developmental discussions using online communication tool such as Slack, provided by the course. Each student will send questions via Slack to students who select the same SDGs issues as themselves, students with different SDGs issues, and students with whom they wish to communicate with a view to conducting joint research. The students will then submit a report on common issues and new challenges they have discovered through questions, exchanges of opinions, and discussions, as well as on possible solutions and joint research. In order to engage in cross-disciplinary discussions with students in fields other than one’s own, it is necessary to first acquire basic knowledge in the field, which will lead to the cultivation of an interdisciplinary and bird’s-eye view of the field. The course collaborating faculty members and URA also participate in this exchange of opinions and play the role of mentors to encourage students and find the seeds of interdisciplinary exchange within the course.
(3) Constructive Communication and Emergence of Fusion Research
As the next step, students will make a more detailed presentation of their research submitted to the MIRAI-SDGs platform in a poster format. Students and faculty members will discuss “why the issue is important” in real time, and brainstorm to generate fusion knowledge to solve the problem. The faculty members actively participate in the online discussion and poster session, and serve as mentors to communicate with and encourage doctoral students from other graduate schools. This will create opportunities for connections between students in other fields and between students and faculty members, and for the emergence of cross-disciplinary collaborative research.
(4) Career Development
In order to learn from the field of social issues and connect with society, we invite members of the corporate consortium (institute director class, human resources staff, etc.) and alumni of the University who are active in various fields to the MIRAI-SDGs platform and Slack. By viewing the student summaries and watching the 3min videos, members of the corporate consortium will be able to learn about the connection between the SDGs and cutting-edge issues in various academic fields at Kyushu University, as well as confirm the potential of doctoral course students and identify outstanding talent. In addition, individual or group networks will be established between corporate consortium members and presenting students, and to have dialogue and socialize between doctoral students and business people. This will allow course students to gain a perspective on social issues from the field, and if the interests of both parties coincide, it is expected that this will lead to the formation of career paths and the search for possible collaborations such as laboratory tours, internships, and joint research. Using the contents of “MIRAI-SDGs,” we hope that people in and outside Kyushu University (industry) will see and evaluate the potential of Kyushu University’s doctoral human resources. Furthermore, we hope this will lead to the expansion of career paths in the industry and society.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
First year
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2 Research Proposals
Development of Bird’s-eye view and interdisciplinary perspectives; problem-finding and solving skills; making effective proposals and planning; logical and critical thinking; and power to break through
In order to cultivate the ability to conduct challenging and interdisciplinary research that goes beyond one’s own specialty, students are required to summarize the current status of research fields that are not an extension of their doctoral research theme (different specialty) and adjacent research fields that are related to their doctoral research theme, etc.
The student will also need to raise the issue of unresolved critical issues then prepare and present a research proposal to solve the problem and the expected results of the research.
In proposing and solving problems, students are encouraged to work from an interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspective based on the knowledge, understanding, and methodologies of different fields acquired in the “Fusion-of-intelligence Courses”.
Research proposals will be conducted by each graduate school and department. The implementation schedule and information sessions also will be announced by each graduate school and department.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Although the timing of implementation differs for each school and department, basically, it is recommended up to the second year. -
3 Career Development
To be active in a variety of career paths and multiple stages in the future
Seminars and panel discussions will be held by the heads of research institutes and managers of companies on themes such as “What is expected of Ph.D. graduates”. Participate in this seminar or other lectures related to career development held in each unit is also available.
Within one month after participation in a seminar, please download the report below, prepare your own report, and submit it by the due date in the prescribed manner. In order to pass this course, students must submit a report and the report must meet the standards set by the faculty members.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year
Courses for Career Development and Training of Transferable Skills (Elective Subjects)
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4 Fusion-of-intelligence B
Tackling the challenge of resolving critical unresolved issues and moving on to Fusion-of-intelligence C.
In order to raise the awareness and momentum of doctoral students to contribute to solving social issues through their own research, we ask consortium members (companies and government agencies) to introduce unsolved issues, and have students prepare solution proposals and submit them as a report. If the proposed solution is adopted, it will be developed into Fusion-of-intelligence C.
This subject is scheduled to be offered from FY2025 onwards, and we will notify you as soon as the details are decided.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year
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5 Fusion-of-intelligence C (Fusion-of-intelligence Internship)
Problem-solving internship, Diverse career path development
Among the proposals submitted for “Fusion-of-intelligence B” those that are recognized as excellent after review will be sent for internships to actually work on-site at companies, etc. Submit a report after completing the internship.
Within one month of the last day of the internship, please download the report below, prepare your own report, and submit it by the due date in the prescribed manner. In order to pass this course, students must submit the required documents and the submitted report must meet the standards set by the faculty members.This subject is scheduled to be offered from FY2025 onwards, and we will notify you as soon as the details are decided.
【Report Forms】
Members Only (LOGIN ) page > Course related Materials, Documents & Videos > Report forms for elective courses (New curriculum)【Recommended period for taking subject】
Second or third year
*Must have already obtained an Fusion-of-intelligence B.
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6 AI Co-Pilot Boundary Crossing
Using AI to connect to Integrated Research Project and AI Research Proposals
Ph.D.students for today are required to conduct interdisciplinary collaborative research. On the other hand, it is very difficult to break out of one’s own field of expertise and carry out interdisciplinary collaborative research. Therefore, this subject is designed to serve as a bridge to subjects such as “Integrated Reserach Project” (an elective subject for K2-SPRING students) and “AI Research Proposal” (a required subject for K-BOOST students). Students will also refer to the results of AI analysis of research information (keywords, interests, etc.) to meet potential collaborators and discover and develop interdisciplinary research projects of academic and social significance.It is highly expected that this subject will function as a “resonance place” where students from the two doctoral support programs, K²-SPRING and K-BOOST, can meet.
This subject is scheduled to be offered from FY2025 onwards, and we will notify you as soon as the details are decided.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Second or third year
*Must have already obtained an Fusion-of-intelligence A.
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7 Integrated Research Project
Taking an integrated perspective; identifying problems and finding solutions; identifying and dealing with challenges; planning skills; practical capabilities; research management abilities; power to break through
Interdisciplinary creative research proposals that integrate are generated through brainstorming sessions in the Fusion-of-intelligence Courses will be collected. After reviewing the contents of the research proposals, research funds will be distributed from the project’s general allocation budget. This will help to promote interdisciplinary research in the doctoral program of the university, create new academic fields, and this will lead to the development of young researchers who will be responsible for those researches.
*Applications for FY2024 have now closed.
*Applications for FY2025 will run from January to March 2025.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Second or third year
*Must have already obtained an Fusion-of-intelligence A.
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8 Graduate School KIKAN Education
To cultivate high-end literacy
Take one course from the group of KIKAN Education courses that sophisticated and universal set of knowledge, skills and mindsets (high-end literacy) that is useful for graduate education and research, and for a variety of post-graduation jobs.
Please check the website of the Graduate School KIKAN education and register online to take the course.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year -
9 Entrepreneurship Training
Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Making effective planning, and Global Mindedness
Robert Huang/ Entrepreneurship Center (QREC) at Kyushu University offers approximately 32 entrepreneurship education courses. By taking one of these courses and earning credits, the course will be approved as an Entrepreneurship Training Course. Among them, we would like to introduce courses that we recommend to doctoral students.
【Advanced Lecture in Global Seminar (English)】FY2024
Two days of intensive lectures by faculty members of the No. 1 university in the U.S. for entrepreneurship education.Faculty: Shingo IGARASHI, Yasuhiro YAMAKAWA (Babson College)
Location: Papillon 24, Conference Room 12 in Hakata area
Dates: Intensive 6/22(Sat.), 23(Sun.) 9:30 – 17:30
Language: English
Outline:Learn about entrepreneurship through the study of failure, and value creation through group work.
For information on other courses offered by QREC and how to take them, please check the QREC website.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year -
10 Data Science
AI Basic and Practical Skills
Obtain one of the data science practical courses for beginners, aimed at students who need or want to learn the basics of data analysis and AI.
You can take either “Introduction to Data ScienceⅠ&Ⅱ ” or “Data Science Practice Ⅰ~Ⅳ”.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year -
11 Resilience Training
Strong mind that does not afraid of failure or the unknown. The ability to quickly turn up from adversity and grow.
This is seminar lecture series held in the Future-Creation (MIRAI) Course.
Within one month after participating in the seminar, please download the report below, prepare a report, and submit it by the deadline using the prescribed method. In order to pass this course, the submitted report must meet the standards set by the faculty members.
【Report Forms】
Members Only (LOGIN ) page > Course related Materials, Documents & Videos > Report forms for elective courses (New curriculum)【Reference: FY2024】
We are currently in the middle of an adjustment process for 8.Resilience Training Courses.
Details will be announced later Kyushu University primary Mail as soon as they are finalized.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year
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12 Internship
Internships at domestic and international companies, government agencies, and research institutions to enhance career path
Programs that qualify as “internships” in the “Future-Creation (MIRAI)” Course are as follows.In addition, internship hosts can include both domestic and international locations.
1. Programs which the Career and Scholarship Support Division is the contact point
This is a program implemented by the Career and Scholarship Support Division in cooperation with public organizations. Check here for details. (Japanese Only)2.Programs which each academic department is the contact point
This program is offered to students in each faculty and graduate school. For details on how to participate in this program, please contact your faculty office.3. Programs which individuals apply
These are programs which companies and organizations are recruiting for. If you wish to apply and participate directly as an individual, please follow the guidance (application guidelines, etc.) of each host institution and complete the procedures on your own.
【Course Approval Process】
1. If you are interested in participating in the internship, please contact us with materials showing the content of the internship prior to your participation. The faculty member in charge will determine whether your internship will be approved as an Internship for this program.2. If you wish to use your research expenses (classified as “travel expenses*”) to pay for transportation, lodging (weekdays, weekends, and holidays), and daily allowance (weekdays only; no allowance for weekends or holidays) for your internship, please follow the travel application procedures of your major department. If you are paying for your ow n expenses, you don’t need to submit the travel application, however, if you plan to participate internship outside Japan, please submit an overseas travel report to your major’s student office.
3. Within one month of the last day of the internship, please download the report below, prepare your own report, and submit it by the due date in the prescribed manner. In order to pass this course, students must submit the required documents and the submitted report must meet the standards set by the faculty members.
【Report Forms】
Members Only (LOGIN ) page > Course related Materials, Documents & Videos > Report forms for elective courses (New curriculum)*Details of the “travel expenses” item.
This includes transportation, lodging, and daily allowance for the student’s overseas and domestic business trips (collection of materials, various surveys, meetings, presentation of research and development results, etc.).
*If you are planning to purchase items on your business trip, please be sure to consult with us in advance.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year
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13 International Network A
Cultivation of communication skills to smoothly exchange developed opinions with others in a global society in the midst of international competition in multiple languages
The following programs are approved as “Short-term Study Abroad and Overseas programs ” for the Future-Creation (MIRAI) Course. If you are considering studying abroad, please contact and consult with us about whether your course can be approved as a subject of our program. The period of study abroad should be at least one week.
Within one month after studying abroad, etc., please download the report form below, prepare a report, and submit it by the deadline in the prescribed manner. In order to pass this course, students must submit the required documents and the submitted report must meet the standards set by the faculty members.
【Report Forms】
Members Only (LOGIN ) page > Course related Materials, Documents & Videos > Report forms for elective courses (New curriculum)・Exchange programs with universities that have concluded inter-university or inter-departmental exchange agreements.
・English language training programs with overseas universities
・Short-term study abroad programs between Kyusyu university and foreign universities
・Other privately-funded study abroad and overseas training programs applied for by individuals
・International Conference Presentations
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Second or third year -
14 International Network B
SPRING Original overseas training that fosters a bird's eye view, international, English, breakthrough, and action skills
This subject is a K²-SPRING original overseas training program and scheduled to be offered from FY2025 onwards, and we will notify you as soon as the details are decided.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Second or third year -
15 International Network C
Improve communication skills, transferable skills, and research culture
The Kyushu U 3MT Competition is an English presentation competition organized by Kyushu University.
By participating in the Kyushu University 3MT, a prelude to the international 3MT* competition, students are recognized as having acquired international Network C.
The Kyushu U 3MT, which began in the FY 2021, is scheduled to be held annually.
*What’s 3MT?
The purpose of this program is to train students’ skills to make their research known to a wider audience, including people outside their field of expertise (e.g., students’ academic research and presentation skills and research communication skills), by giving a 3-minute presentation about their research in English using only one slide.Please refer to the link below for more information on the Kyushu U 3MT and how to participate.
【Recommended period for taking subject】
Up to the second year