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Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
The Hokkaido University EXEX Doctoral Fellowship aims to foster โPioneers of Future Societyโ equipped with the โ4+1 Competencies.โ
Excellence in research is developed and enhanced through studentsโ daily research activities, fostering their ability to conduct independent and high-quality research. In addition, the curriculum supports the development of the four competencies categorized under Extension: DX & AI Promotion, Problem Identification and Solution, Social Collaboration and Co-creation, and International Communication.
The competencies acquired through the curriculum are visualized and documented in the Portfolio System. Open Badges are awarded to fellowship students who meet specified competency criteria. These badges can be used to demonstrate their strengths in research activities and future career development.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Fellowship students selected in or after April 2024
Participation is optional for students who were selected as DX Doctoral Fellowship Students or Ambitious Doctoral Fellowship Students before April 2024. The requirements for the Compulsory Program and Compulsory Elective Program do not apply to these students.
Curriculum Structure
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum consists of the Compulsory Program and the Compulsory Elective Program.
In the EXEX Doctoral Fellowship, students are required to earn a total of at least 3 points from the programs listed below by the curriculum completion deadline and submit a curriculum point report. In addition, at least 1 point must be earned from either the Co-Creation Education Program or the Overseas Co-learning Program.
For details on the curriculum completion deadline and curriculum point report, please refer to ๐Curriculum Requirements.
Points are a measure of the four competencies fostered through the EXEX Doctoral Fellowship and are different from academic credits. Please refer to each program for the point values assigned to course subjects, events, and other activities.
Please note that courses completed for credit by students who are not enrolled in the relevant educational program, including Inter-Graduate School Classes and courses open to students from other graduate schools, may not be eligible for EXEX Doctoral Fellowship points.
Co-Creation Education Program
Co-Creation Education Program
The Co-creation Education Program provides opportunities for fellowship students to gain experiences beyond the university through collaboration with society and outreach activities. Through these practical experiences, students can develop two of the โ4+1 Competenciesโ: Problem Identification and Solution, Social Collaboration and Co-creation.
After earning course credits or participating in events and activities listed as the Co-creation Education Program, please submit a curriculum point report to earn points.
Overseas Co-Learning Program
Overseas Co-Learning Program
The Overseas Co-Learning Program offers opportunities such as Overseas Learning Satellites and Hokkaido Summer Institute to help you develop research skills, practical international communication skills, and the ability to work across disciplines and cultures. You can earn points for the Overseas Co-Learning Program by completing a designated overseas program (course) or taking part in an eligible activity and submitting a curriculum point report afterward.
The designated overseas program (course) must be worth at least 1 credit, while eligible activities must involve a stay abroad of at least 5 days.
Overseas Co-Learning Program Travel Expense Supportย
Overseas Co-Learning Program Travel Expense Supportย
The EXEX Doctoral Fellowship provides support for travel expenses for participation in the Overseas Co-learning Program.
๏ผContents of Support๏ผ
Transportation, daily allowance, accommodation, miscellaneous travel expenses as stipulated in the Universityโs regulations, visa application fees, and overseas travel insurance for approved Overseas Co-learning Program, and the maximum of JPY 500,000 per fellowship student.
Travel expenses for acquiring a visa are excluded.
๐View Travel Expense Support Details
Notes:
Activities conducted by international students in their home countries are NOT eligible for Overseas Co-learning Program points or travel expense support.ย ย
"Participation in international conferences held abroad and independent activities such as visiting the laboratories of overseas research institutions (one business trip)" are NOT eligible for support.
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