The Study of Human-Animal
Interactions
The CAIRC Scholarship Program|
The Study of Human-Animal
Interactions
The CAIRC Scholarship Program |
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| Fostering Research into the Study of Human-Companion Animal Relationships through Assistance for Young Researchers |
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| We at the Companion Animal Information and Research Center are working to further the development of the study of human-companion animal
relationships, and to deepen understanding of companion animals. As part of
that effort, CAIRC instituted a scholarship in fiscal year 1998 to encourage
research into the relationships between humans and companion animals.
It was in the 1970s that research into the relationships between humans and companion animals became a recognized field of study. The field has been dominated by research in the zoological and veterinary sciences. But in recent years, it has expanded to involve researchers in a wide range of diverse fields. Recipients of the CAIRC scholarship have included researchers in fields as wide-ranging as sociology, psychology, anthropology and genetics. It is clear that this involvement of researchers in fields so diverse is helping the study of human-companion animal research into a more methodical and rigorous science. And we look forward to the participation of researchers in an ever-expanding range of scientific pursuits. |
| The List of Recipients of the Scholarships for Research on the Relationship Between Humans and Companion Animals. |
| *The affiliations and the titles of researchers are as of the time of presentation |
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The First Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in June1999) * From "Letter from CAIRC" July 1999 |
| Yoshiko Uchida
(assistant professor,Rakuno Gakuen University) Research theme: "Does AAA/AAT Put Dogs Under Stress? " |
| Yukiko Arakawa
(student, Azabu University) Research theme: "Research and Study of the Problem Behavior of Dogs in Grooming Parlors" |
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The Second Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in 2000) * From "Letter from CAIRC" July 2000 |
| Masako Tsuzuki
(clinical testing technician) Research theme: "Physiological Research on the Relationship between Handicapped People and Horses during Horseback Riding" |
| Kotaro Taneichi
(doctoral student, Waseda University Graduate School) Research theme: "A Study of the Stress Relief Effects of Companion Animals" |
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The Third Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in 2001) * From "Letter from CAIRC" July 2001 |
| Yoko Niimi
(doctoral student, Gifu University Graduate School) Research theme: "A Trial of Prediction of Aptitude in Service Dogs - Personality-related Genes Used as Indicators" |
| Takayoshi Yamaguchi
(doctoral student, Kyoto University Graduate School) Research theme: "The Tibetan Outlook on Animals: A Comparison of the Naming for Domestic Dogs and Cattle" |
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The Fourth Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in 2002) * From "Letter from CAIRC" October 2002 |
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Mari Hirayama (Graduate School of Law
, Kwansei Gakuin University) Research theme: "The Significance and Results of Prison Pet Programs: Centered on the Activities in Canada" |
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Fumiko Oda (Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies
, Nihon University) Research theme: "Research into Toilet Training for Household Dogs" |
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The Fifth Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in 2003) * From "Letter from CAIRC" July 2003 |
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Toyokazu Kubota (Instructor at Tagata Agricultural High School in Shizuoka Prefecture) Research theme: "The Development for Sheep-Interacted Child Education" |
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The Sixth Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in 2004) * From "Letter from CAIRC" July 2004 |
| Tohru Taniuchi
(Lecturer in the Department of Human Studies, Faculty of Letters,
Kanazawa University) Research theme:"How Learning More About Animals’ Mental Abilities Affects Our View of Animals" |
| Nobuyo Otani
(Researcher, New Institute of Animal Science) Research theme:"A Neuroscientific Understanding of Dog Training to Develop Better Interactions between Humans and Dogs" |
| Yuko Tanaka
(Instructor of Gerontological Nursing, Aichi Prefectural College of Nursing
& Health) Research theme:"The Effects of Companion Animals that Ease Grief of the Bereaved Elderly" |
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The Seventh Scholarship Recipients
(Research Presented in 2005) * From "Letter from CAIRC" February 2006 |
| Taro Yoshida
(Religious Education Director, St. Margaret's Elementary School) Research theme: "A Trial of Animal Assisted Education at a School Using a Dog" |
| The 1st and 2nd Mitsuko Masui: professor, Azabu University Yoshihiro Hayashi: professor, the University of Tokyo Yoichi Shoda: professor emeritus, the University of Tokyo and president of the Companion Animal Information and Research Center The 3rd to the 9th Mitsuaki Ohta: professor, Azabu University Yuji Mori: professor, the University of Tokyo Yoichi Shoda: professor emeritus, the University of Tokyo and president of the Companion Animal Information and Research Center |
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CAIRC Scholarship Special Program |
| Masahiko Motooka (Researcher,School of Veterinary Medicine, Rakuno Gakuen University) Research theme: “The Health Effects of Pets on the Elderly : a Clinical Physiological Approach“ |
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