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This support program has closed for applications as the budget limit has been reached.　　

Our university was selected for the 2019 Science and Technology Human Resource Development Subsidy Program (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) "Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Leading Type)," and we are taking a leading role in promoting a university-wide diversity research environment, as well as disseminating and raising awareness of it throughout Hokkaido.
　Therefore, with the aim of deepening the understanding of our members regarding the promotion of diversity among researchers, we will implement the following support measures.

[Application guideline]
Support program for the implementation of the seminar toward the promotion of diversity and gender equality in Hokkaido University
　
【Overview】
This program supports the implementation of seminars and other events held on campus for members of the university community (faculty, staff, students, etc.) that contribute to promoting a diverse research environment or gender equality.
[Overview]
This program supports the implementation of seminars that contribute to the promotion of diversity or gender equality held on campus for university members (faculty members, students, etc.).

【support】
We will provide support of up to 300,000 yen per project to cover the expenses necessary for the initiative.
【Support】
Up to 300,000 yen out of the necessary expenses will be covered.
　
[Regarding seminars, etc.]
The following initiatives are covered.
　Type of activity: Training sessions, seminars, study groups, symposiums, etc.

　Target audience (participants) of the seminar, etc.: Faculty, staff, students, and researchers of this university.
- Initiatives targeting members of a single department or organization are also acceptable.
– We recommend initiatives that span multiple departments and initiatives that are open to the entire university.
Implementing bodies: Departments, faculties, divisions, etc., or research groups.
【Seminars to be supported】
Type: Workshop, seminar, study meeting, symposium, etc.
Targets participants: Faculty members, students, researchers of Hokkaido University
Seminars that span multiple departments and open to the entire university are highly welcome.
Applicants: Department, division, course, office, laboratory, research group, etc.
　
　[Support requirements]
The following conditions must all be met for the initiative to be implemented.
- Co-sponsored by the Office for Supporting Female Researchers
- When creating promotional materials, include the phrase "2019 Diversity Research Environment Realization Initiative (Leading Type)" project.
- To be held by February 29, 2020
- Within 30 days of the completion of the project, submit an implementation report (including a financial report) in the designated format and any promotional materials created.
[Requirements]
It is necessary to meet all of the following conditions;
-Co-sponsored with FResHU Office
-Include the “Supported by Initiatives for Diversity Research Environment project (JST)” in the flyers
-Held by February 29, 2020
-Within 30 days after the end of the seminar, submit the reports (including income and expenditures ) and advertisement materials such as flyers
　

Please read the application guidelines below for details and submit the prescribed application form to the Women Researchers Support Office (freshu@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp).
The final application deadline is January 15, 2020.
This support program has closed for applications as the budget limit has been reached.　
【How to apply】
Submit the prescribed application form to the FResHU Office (e-mail: freshu@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp)
Final application deadline: January 15, 2020
Please attach seminar flyer (or submit as soon as possible)
　

materials

Application Guidelines (PDF)　
Application guidelines (PDF)　
Application form (Word docx)　

Examples of initiatives