This program supports voluntary training for female researchers aiming to advance their careers, which involves mentoring and job shadowing with senior faculty members (hereinafter referred to as "mentors") in order to learn about research activities and work management.
The aim of this training is to provide participants with an understanding of the realities of senior positions and management roles within organizations, thereby gaining new perspectives, knowledge, and motivation, and ultimately contributing to the expansion of senior research positions and the number of female managers.
We are now accepting applications for users for the 2020 academic year.
Those wishing to participate should read the "Application Guidelines" below, fill out the "Application Form," and send it by email to the Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office at least six weeks before the desired start date of the training (final deadline: Thursday, December 10, 2020).
*Training available period: June 1, 2020 (Monday) to February 28, 2021 (Sunday)
*Please note that applications will close once the total amount of funds selected reaches the budget limit.
Recruitment Guidelines/Application Form
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application Form (Word docx)
Regarding the results of shadowing training
1) Implementer
Between 2017 and 2019, five female faculty members at our university participated in shadowing training.
| FY | Support recipients | Mentors | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Associate Professor, Northern Biosphere Field Science Center | External Professor | 2017/11 / 20-11 / 22 |
| 2017 | Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences | University Professor | 2017/12/12, 12/19, 2018/2/11 |
| 2017 | Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine | External Professor | 2018/2 / 13-2 / 14 |
| 2018 | Faculty of Engineering Assistant Professor | University Professor | 2019/2/22, 2/15 |
| 2019 | Fisheries Sciences Research Institute | University Professor | 2020/2 / 20-2 / 21 |
2) Results of the questionnaire given to the implementers
Regarding the evaluation of the shadowing training program, 80% of participants rated "Excellent" for "the value of this shadowing training to you," "overall evaluation of this training," and "ease of use of the program," and including those who rated it "Good," 100% of participants were satisfied.
Furthermore, 100% of respondents rated the book as "Excellent" when asked how likely they were to recommend it to other female researchers.
3) Voices of the implementers
"In the past, especially for male faculty members, there were opportunities to closely observe the work of higher-ranking staff in positions such as 'bag carrier' or, in the case of onboard researchers, 'chief clerk.' I never had the opportunity to follow them around like that, so I'm very glad I was able to participate in this program."
“I think this program is really good for early-career female researcher like me.
After shadowing a seminar in laboratory of the mentor and discussing with her,
I believe that gender is not a matter in leading a good research, expanding collaboration, and career.”
