• Business overview
• Event Overview
• Implementation Report
• Contact Information

Business overview

Since its establishment in 1995, the University Consortium Kyoto has been promoting faculty development (FD) activities in the Kyoto region in collaboration with its member universities, as a systematic initiative to help faculty members improve and enhance their teaching content and methods.

This “FD Training Program – Themed Training” is a training program conducted for newly appointed faculty members, faculty members who wish to review the basics of FD, faculty members interested in FD, and staff members working in FD-related departments.

In fiscal year 2026, the entire four-part training program will be held online (via Zoom).
*Please note that the dates and content of programs before registration opens may change.

The four-part program will also be available on-demand for a limited time.
*On-demand videos will only be available to those who have registered for each session.
*Please note that recorded videos may not be available due to technical difficulties during streaming.

In addition, we will be distributing video lectures on “Basic Knowledge of Faculty Development.” While these videos are designed for newly appointed faculty members, they will also be useful for those who are already teaching.

Event Overview

The following will be implemented in fiscal year 2026.

1. On-demand lectures

Instructor:

Hidehiro Nakajima (Professor, Institute for Educational Development and Promotion, Ritsumeikan University)

overview:

This program provides essential information for faculty members who are teaching courses for the first time at a university. It clearly explains
the fundamental concepts of syllabus creation, including designing a syllabus that aligns with the diploma curriculum policy, setting measurable learning objectives, selecting learning assessment methods, and devising effective teaching methods. It also includes important points and examples for conducting classes. This
program will be useful for anyone considering reviewing their syllabus or working on improving their teaching methods, so please watch it.

Application period: From 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Application deadline: Until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, March 17, 2027

2. Online Training Program

Common to all sessions

subject:

Faculty and staff of universities and junior colleges
(full-time and part-time positions available, no minimum years of service required)

venue:

Online (using Zoom)

Participation fee:

Faculty and staff of member universities of the Kyoto University Consortium: Free Others: 1,000 yen (tax included, advance payment required)
*The payment deadline for the participation fee is stated in the details of each session. If payment of the participation fee is not confirmed by the deadline, your application will be invalid, so please be aware of this in advance.
If you are unable to pay by the deadline, please contact the inquiry desk listed on the invoice as soon as possible.

*Please note that no refunds will be given if you cancel after paying the participation fee.

Organizer:

Kyoto University Consortium (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Precautions

• Please participate using a computer, tablet, or other device with a stable internet connection on the day of the event.
  *Please refrain from participating in workshop-style programs using a smartphone.
• Please refrain from recording or filming the event. Strict adherence to this rule is required.

■ First Session: Fundamentals and Practice of Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research
　– Learning from Review Perspectives and Case Studies to Secure Acceptance

schedule:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 18:30 – 20:30
*The end time may change depending on the progress.

Event format:

Lecture (using Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of participants (we look forward to many people joining us!)

Progress:

Masayoshi Ohata (Lecturer, Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
and Ikuko Takao (Assistant Professor, Student Training Support Center, Kyoto Pharmaceutical University)

Instructor:

Yoshinori Sato (Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
and Tetsuro Mimura (Professor, Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

This introductory course is designed for those who want to try applying for KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) for the first time, or those who have applied several times but haven’t seen much success. It provides a systematic learning experience from the basics. The content is suitable not only for graduate students and young researchers, but also for those who want to review the fundamentals based on their application experience. This is the first of two sessions, and will clearly explain the basic knowledge necessary for applying for KAKENHI (Young Scientists, C, Exploratory Grants, etc.), including the basic structure of the system, the review process, and key evaluation points. For graduate students, the content will also cover basic concepts and writing techniques that are applicable to preparing applications for JSPS Research Fellowships.

The lecturers will be Mr. Yoshinori Sato from the social sciences and Mr. Tetsuro Mimura from the natural sciences, who will approach the application process for Kakenhi (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) from different perspectives. There are many commonalities in the basic concepts and key points to consider when preparing an application, and practical hints can be obtained from both lectures. Mr. Sato will share evaluation criteria and preparation methods based on his experience as a reviewer, while Mr. Mimura will introduce strategies and examples based on his experience of both successful and unsuccessful applications.

We hope this will help you confidently take that first step in applying for a Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research and serve as a stepping stone to further applications.

Applications are now closed.

■ Second Session: Strategies for Increasing the Acceptance Rate of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Applications
　~From Designing Research Activities to Overseas Research Activities~

schedule:

Friday, July 17, 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
*The end time may change depending on the progress.

Event format:

Lecture (using Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of participants (we look forward to many people joining us!)

Progress:

Kanae Akaiwa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Kyoto Sangyo University) and
Yu-Jong Jung (Associate Professor, Faculty of International Studies, Otani University)

Instructor:

Professor Mitsuaki Ohno (Faculty of Human Culture, Shiga Prefectural University)
and Associate Professor Yoshinori Tsukada (Faculty of Engineering, Reitaku University)

This second themed training session will focus on KAKENHI (Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research) themes, and we are pleased to welcome two researchers who have experience being selected for various KAKENHI research categories, including “Young Scientists,” “Basic Research,” and “Enhancing International Collaborative Research,” as instructors. In this training, they will share their experiences on how to aim for KAKENHI selection, how to appropriately coordinate with actual teaching activities and other duties, what kind of goals to set for research activities, what kind of research categories to prepare applications for, and how to put them into practice. They will also discuss how the experience of being selected for KAKENHI has helped to develop the research itself. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how to design a research theme and what kind of description is necessary to get selected. Participants from the first training session are welcome, as are those attending for the first time.

Applications are now closed.

■ 3rd Session: Designing Interaction in Class Management
　– ​​Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard “Miro”

schedule:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 18:00 – 20:00
*The end time may change depending on the progress.

Event format:

Lecture (using Zoom)

Capacity:

No limit on the number of participants (we look forward to many people joining us!)

Progress:

Yukie Kondo (Professor, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University) and
Masahiro Yamaguchi (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)

Instructor:

Yo Oshima (Professor, Faculty of Design and Art, Ritsumeikan University)

“How can we make students’ thinking and learning processes more visible?”
This faculty development (FD) training will utilize the online whiteboard Miro to visualize learners’ thinking and dialogue, and provide hands-on learning about interactive classroom management that facilitates back-and-forth between input and output. Based on actual classroom practice, we will consider the ingenuity and possibilities of designing lessons that encourage active student participation.
Those with no prior experience using Miro are also welcome. If you are looking for hints to improve your lessons or are interested in creating lessons that encourage student participation, please join us.

Application deadline: September 2nd (Wed) 17:00
Payment deadline: September 4th (Fri)

Implementation Report

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Contact Information

Kyoto University Consortium, Public Interest Incorporated Foundation, Faculty Development (FD) Project Department
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
600-8216 Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Nishinotoin-dori Shio-koji, Campus Plaza Kyoto
*Office hours: Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)