Prospective Graduate Students

We welcome highly motivated students interested in pursuing graduate research in ecology, ecosystem conservation, and natural resource management. Applicants with quantitative or computational skills and a background in ecology, natural resource management, or related fields would be particularly well suited for our lab. Please note that if there is a significant mismatch between the supervisor’s area of expertise and the student’s research interests, it may be difficult to provide adequate supervision. In addition, mutual understanding regarding research approaches and communication is also important for maintaining a productive research environment. As pursuing graduate study is an important decision, prospective students who wish to join our lab are required to contact us in advance. Please review our research topics carefully before contacting us.

現在，保全生物学，水産資源管理，数理生態学やこれらに関連する分野の研究に取り組む意欲的な学生を募集しております。関連する知識を持っていることが望ましいですが，国際的に活躍する熱意と責任感を持ち上記分野の研究に取り組める方も歓迎します。ただし指導教員の専門分野と学生の興味が著しく乖離している場合には研究指導が難しくなる場合がありますし，研究の進め方やコミュニケーションの取り方などについて相互に理解があることも，研究を円滑に進めるために重要となります。指導教員の決定は重要な分岐点になりますので，当研究室への配属を希望する方は予めHPをよく読んだ上で事前のご連絡をお願いします。

また専攻の多くの講義や研究活動，一部の研究指導は英語で行われます。進学希望の方は早い段階から英語の専門書を読むなどして，少しずつ慣れておくことをお勧めします。

Funded Ph.D. Opportunities

There are several competitive fellowship programs in Japan that provide financial support for doctoral students. These include the JSPS Research Fellowship for Young Scientists (DC1), a prestigious and competitive national program offering a monthly stipend of ¥200,000, plus up to ¥1,500,000 per year in research funding. The acceptance rate is around 20%, based on recent years. In addition, the University of Tokyo offers SPRING GX, a university-based fellowship that provides similar support, and may offer a more accessible path for some students compared to national fellowships.

A typical timeline for international students applying to our Ph.D. program with support from JSPS is as follows:

1. April: Apply for the JSPS Research Fellowship.

2. August: Take the entrance examination for the Ph.D. program in the Department of International Studies (Schedule A).

3. April (following year): If both applications are successful, begin your Ph.D. studies fully supported by the JSPS fellowship.

Note: Fellowship applications and university admission are separate processes. Both must be submitted independently, but according to the same timeline. For the most up-to-date information on JSPS programs and admission procedures, please refer to the respective official websites.

博士課程に進学するにあたり日本学術振興会特別研究員やSPRING GXなど，博士課程の学生を経済的に支援する制度に応募することが可能です。これらのフェローシップに採用されると，生活費や研究費の支給があり，経済的な負担を抑えて博士課程の研究に専念することが可能です。詳細はそれぞれの制度のHPをご確認ください。

Prospective Postdocs

We are accepting applications for the JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow (deadlines are spring and fall). We encourage enthusiastic researchers interested in ecosystem conservation/management or ecology to contact us about this opportunity. Successful candidates will work with PI Nao Takashina in an interdisciplinary department.

当研究室では日本学術振興会特別研究員（PD）の受け入れを随時歓迎しております。興味のある方はお気軽にお問い合わせください。

Useful Links

Admission Information

• • • Department of International Studies

• Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

• Admission with Scholarship Programs

• Financial Support for Graduate Students

• Student Life

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入試情報

• • 国際協力学専攻

  • 新領域創成科学研究科

• 経済的支援