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We welcome students who are interested in writing a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation on topics related to both the fundamentals (e.g., cognitive psychology) and applications (e.g., the psychology of teaching and learning) of learning science.
If you are interested in exploring the psychological mechanisms underlying understanding, memory, and thinking, we encourage you to consider joining our laboratory.

Professor Fujiki specializes in language psychology.
He offers guidance on language comprehension and production (e.g., reading and writing), as well as language development.

In addition, we are open to research topics related to thinking?such as critical and creative thinking?as well as topics related to memory and knowledge.

Students interested in these research topics and proficient in Japanese can apply to either the Department of Learning Sciences in the Educational Design for Teacher Educators Program or the International Education Development Program (IEDP).
Those who wish to study exclusively in English may select only IEDP if they wish to enroll in the master's program, or both the Department of Learning Sciences and IEDP if they wish to enroll in the doctral program.

However, those who wish to enroll in the IEDP should review the policies and other relevant information and prepare a research plan.

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If you wish to improve your knowledge, research skills, and language proficiency before applying for the graduate school entrance examination, you may apply to become an international research student in my laboratory.

Please note that acceptance as an international research student does not guarantee admission to the graduate school.
If you are unable to develop a feasible research plan for applying to graduate school, I may decline your request to continue as a research student.

As an international research student, you may be allowed to attend certain university courses, participate in seminars in my laboratory, and receive individual guidance from me.
While you may be permitted to take a few undergraduate classes, this period should primarily be considered a time for self-directed study to acquire foundational knowledge and develop the research skills necessary to pass the graduate school entrance examination.

If you are interested in becoming an international research student, please read books and articles on topics such as cognitive psychology, language psychology, and educational psychology in advance.
If necessary, please use a translation service to carefully read all of the information about my research area available on this website.

After reviewing the above information, please email me to express your interest in becoming an international research student, along with a proposed research theme.

Once I receive your email, I will reply and let you know whether we can proceed. If we move forward, please follow the steps below.

If you wish to enroll in the Department of Learning Sciences, please complete the "Application for Enrollment as a Research Student" and "Personal History" forms provided on this page and send them to me as email attachments by the following deadlines:

For April enrollment: submit the forms by the end of October in the year preceding your intended enrollment.
For October enrollment: submit them by the end of April in the year you plan to enroll.

If you wish to enroll in the IEDP, please follow the same procedure for now.
After receiving your documents, I will guide you through the appropriate steps depending on your situation.

Based on your submission, I will discuss your research topic with you in more detail.
Following our communication along with a review of your research plan and possibly an online interview I will decide whether to provide you with an application account.