This program aims to train the students to be able to employ a scientific approach in the planning, drafting, execution, evaluation, and revision of STI policy and strategy. Among other things, the program aims to foster administrative officials, practitioners, researchers, and other key personnel who possess advanced skills for policy research, the capability to plan and practice policy and strategy, and are versed with multiple disciplines required for these, along with analytical competence in social science fields, teaching ability in higher education, and high-level foreign language competency.
In principle, the program accepts applicants who possess a Master's degree and are administrative officials or practitioners involved in policymaking, or are personnel who wish to pursue research or education careers in relevant fields. In the first year of the curriculum, participants acquire credits through intensive coursework to acquire theory and analytical methods related to social sciences. Part-time enrollment is possible from the second year onward, with a focus on attendance in seminars.
From April 2020 some of the classes are held in the evenings and on Saturdays, which makes it possible to obtain the Ph.D. degree while having a job even from the first year upon enrollment. The program accepts enrollment both in April and October.
The degree to be provided is either 'Doctor of Policy Studies' for administrative officials and other practitioners, or 'Ph.D. in Public Policy'' for researchers. A dissertation guidance is offered, if requested.
Application deadline:
January 20, 2021
Result of the first review:
To be notified to the applicants late February 2021
Second (interview) review:
To be held in March 2021
Final review result:
To be notified to the applicants late March 2021
To be notified to the applicants requesting for MEXT funds late June 2021
Enrollment:
April 2021 or October 2021
Application deadline:
May 14, 2021
Result of the first review:
To be notified to the applicants late June 2021
Second (interview) review:
To be held in June-July 2021
Final review result:
To be notified to the applicants late July 2021
Enrollment:
October 2021