This program offers two courses: The “Researcher Training Course” which aims to prepare doctoral students for active roles in universities and research institutes, and the “Industry Collaboration Course” which aims to prepare doctoral students to lead innovations in society. In the “Researcher Training Course”, students will receive research training under the collaboration of chief supervisors and overseas researchers, and will study abroad for one year during their doctoral course. In the “Industry Collaboration Education Course”, students will take part in joint research with Kumamoto University professors and corporate researchers, and will receive a specific curriculum designed through such joint research.