1. Those who possess the fundamental knowledge and skills required to conduct academic and practical research at a doctoral degree level in the field of global health. (Knowledge level)
2. Those who are willing to contribute to the progress of global health. (Achievement / Motivation level)
3. Those who are sociable and international-minded, with the flexibility and ability to take on both a leadership role or member of an international team and cooperate with others from various fields after acquiring their doctoral degree. (Internationalism)

TMGH strives to train global health professionals in line with its diploma policy, by selecting an appropriate research area of doctoral research in the field of global health, carefully reviewing prior research, examining and deciding upon significant innovative research subjects. Students acquire knowledge and skills through a curriculum that cultivates their ability to carry out research and make their results publicly available.

1. Curriculum to select research area leading to credits in the Global Health seminar (2-3 modules):
   a) Thorough examination of previous research;
   b) Critical reading comprehension and skills for publishing research findings.
2. Curriculum for preparing a research plan:
   a) Careful exploration and determination of a meaningful, innovative research subject;
   b) Seminars and tutorials on research plan preparation and protocol.
3. Curriculum for acquiring research skills:
   a) Seminars and tutorials on research skills;
   b) Seminars and tutorials on Epidemiology and Group Health Science research skills;
   c) Necessary basic knowledge and acquisition of research skills.
   （Knowledge can also be supplemented by attending a Master’s class etc. if necessary）
4. Doctoral Research Tuition:
   a) Discuss research thesis and methods, tailor it to progress of doctoral research, and check results;
   b) Supervise preparation of actual research thesis.

1. Ability and knowledge to take an overhead view of global health in its entirety.
2. Experience in international collaborative research or joint international programmes, and capable of leading research activities etc.
3. Ability to promote scientific research in the global health field and publish results.
4. Scientifically-sound knowledge and the ability to make an impact in the field.

TMGH seeks people who possess the advanced research skills necessary for engaging in highly specialized work as researchers in the global health field; people with a rich foundation of knowledge, who can independently conduct research activities and are capable of promoting international collaborative research and practical projects within the international field of global health.