Session 1: Basics and Practice of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research ~ Key Points for Selection from Perspectives and Examples ~
Date and Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 18:30–20:30
Lecturer: Yoshinori Sato (Professor, Faculty of Humanities, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
Mr. Tetsuro Mimura (Professor, Faculty of Bio-Environmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
Facilitator: Masaaki Ousuma (Lecturer, Faculty of Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyoto University of Advanced Science)
Ikuko Takao (Assistant Professor, Student Practicum Support Center, Kyoto University of Pharmacy and Pharmacy)
Number of participants: 118
Implementation Report:
This training was held for young researchers and graduate students attempting their first application for Grants-in-Grants, as well as faculty and staff who wish to reorganize their fundamentals. Lecturers were invited as lecturers from the social sciences field to Professor Yoshinori Sato and Professor Tetsuro Mimura from the natural sciences field, providing practical lectures on the judges’ perspectives and specific points for acceptance through real-world examples. During the Q session, topics such as how to appeal to judges outside their specialties, the definition of internationality, and expectations for administrative departments were discussed. The message shared by both instructors was that “continuing to provide Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research is meaningful.” Even if you receive a rejection notice, by calmly analyzing the disclosed information of the screening results and continuing to refine them, your chances of acceptance will definitely increase. The process of writing the application itself was concluded as a valuable opportunity to objectively review my research and understand my current situation.
Part 2: Strategies for Increasing Acceptance Rates for Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research — From Designing Research Activities to Overseas Research Activities
Date and Time: Friday, July 17, 2026, 18:00–20:00
Lecturer: Mitsuaki Ohno (Professor, Faculty of Human Culture, University of Shiga)
Yoshinori Tsukada (Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Reitaku University)
Facilitator: Kanae Akaiwa (Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, Kyoto Sangyo University)
Yuzong Jung (Associate Professor, School of International Studies, Otani University)
Number of participants: 102
Implementation Report:
This training was held under the theme “Strategies for Increasing Acceptance Rates of Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Applications: From Designing Research Activities to Overseas Research Activities,” with the aim of learning more advanced research designs and specific application techniques. With Professor Mitsuaki Ohno and Professor Yoshinori Tsukada as lecturers, the lecture was conducted from multiple perspectives, from selecting research topics to expanding research activities overseas and even the latest writing strategies utilizing generative AI. Professor Ohno shared his experience conducting overseas research in San Francisco using the International Collaborative Research Acceleration Fund (International Collaborative Research Enhancement A). Professor Tsukada introduced innovative methods from an informatics perspective on “strategic writing” and generative AI utilization. The message shared by both instructors was “the importance of taking a comprehensive view of research activities themselves and designing them strategically.” He concluded that not only preparing documents but also building domestic and international networks, introducing the latest tools, and advancing education and research simultaneously lead to high acceptance rates and research development.
Session 3: Lesson Management for Designing Interactions—Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard ‘Miro’
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 18:00–20:00
Lecturer: Yo Oshima (Professor, College of Design and Art, Ritsumeikan University)
Facilitator: Ms. Yukie Kondo (Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)
Masahiro Yamaguchi (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)
Number of participants: 22
Implementation Report:
This training was held under the theme “Could we make students’ thinking and learning processes more visible?” under the theme “Lesson Management by Designing Interaction: Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard ‘Miro’.” On the day, Professor Yo Oshima was invited as the instructor, and actual classroom practice cases were introduced along with participatory online workshops. In the introduction of class practice cases, a lesson design was presented that consolidated teaching materials, videos, assignments, and student outputs on a single board, centralizing and visualizing the entire learning process. Through mutual comments among students and the latest AI-powered app development (Vibe coding) examples, ideas were presented to enhance student engagement and foster a positive sense of competition. In the latter half of the workshop, participants introduced themselves on Miro and engaged in discussions on topics such as “Is generative AI beneficial or harmful to students?” and experienced real-time debates using AI features for grouping opinions and anonymity. Including those with no prior experience at Miro, it was a valuable opportunity to deepen understanding of lesson design innovations and possibilities that encourage student active participation, and to gain concrete hints for future lesson improvements.
