This program provides financial assistance for the cost of proofreading English-language papers submitted to academic journals, in order to support the research activities of researchers whose research has been interrupted due to maternity leave, childcare leave, etc. There are no gender restrictions on the recipients of this support.
Overview
Eligibility for support
- Researchers affiliated with Hokkaido University (including specially appointed faculty members, researchers and medical staff with employment relationships with the university, and JSPS PDs, RPDs, and SPDs)
- Applicants must have completed a continuous research interruption of 30 days or more due to maternity leave, childcare leave, or family care leave within the three years prior to the application date.
Support amount
Up to 15 yen
*Depending on the number of applications, we may close applications midway through the fiscal year.
Number of support cases
Approximately 5 items
Please read the "Application Guidelines" below for details, and submit the prescribed "Application Form" along with your quotation via email to the Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment.
If you have any questions, please contact us at the address below.
Human Resources Development Headquarters, Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office (formerly the Office for Supporting Female Researchers)
mail: reed@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp
Extension: 3625
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application form (Word docx)
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application Form (Word docx)
