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Ph.D./Doctoral Programs (3-Year Doctoral Programs)

Disaster Management Program

Water-related disasters are intensifying in frequency and magnitude due to urbanization, industrialization, climate changes etc. throughout the world, causing devastating losses to human lives and livelihoods. They also seriously impede economic development.
It is increasingly evident that capacity development and human empowerment are the foundation for making societies resilient to disasters and increasing sustainable development. To strengthen this foundation, there is an urgent need for societies to increase their capacities for training researchers, educators, and strategy/policy specialists for risk management.
It is to support countries in this respect that the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) and the International Centre for Water Hazard and Risk Management (ICHARM), Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) jointly launch a Ph.D. program in October 2010. The broad aim of the program is to nurture professionals who can train researchers and take leadership in planning and implementation of national and international strategies and policies in the field of water-related risk management.

Technical officials, engineers, and researchers in the fields of water-related disasters and disaster risk management policy in developing countries.

At the end of the first year, doctoral students are expected to submit a thesis proposal and pass a Qualifying Examination. To be eligible for the Qualifying Examination for Doctoral Dissertation, students must earn a minimum of 8 credits from the courses offered. In addition, if a student is advised to take disaster management courses by his supervising committee, he or she is required to take these for up to 4 credits in Category I. After passing the Qualifying Examination, the students can begin working on their dissertations in the second academic year, aiming to complete the dissertations by the end of the third year.

After starting dissertation work, students are required to report on the research they are planning or working on at Ph.D. Candidate Seminars.
In addition to the completion of the dissertation, at least two papers should be published in relevant peer reviewed international journals before the awarding of the degree. ("Publish" here includes acceptance for publication.)
In addition, there are courses offered at the University of Tokyo.
Furthermore, PWRI is seeking candidates for ICHARM Research Assistantship positions. If employed in the positions, students will work at ICHARM as ICHARM Research Assistants. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn and experience the practical work of ICHARM while carrying out individual
research. For those interested in the assistantship, visit the PWRI website for further information.

Government organizations and research institutions for disaster risk management

Disaster Management Program in brief

Cultivates professionals who can train and take leadership in the field of water-related risk management

Program Director
Professor Kenji Okazaki

Degree Offered
Ph.D. in Disaster Management

Scholarship
For International Students Only:
•ICHARM Research Assistantship
•JICA AUN/SEED-Net

Language of Instruction
English

Time Schedule
Program duration...3 years
Enrollment...October
Graduation...September

Application Deadline
February

Application Result Notification
July

How to Apply
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