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.
We are now accepting applications for the 2021 academic year.
Those wishing to apply should read the application guidelines, attach an estimate of proofreading expenses to the application form, and submit it via email to the Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment.
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.
- The English proofreading must be delivered and accepted between the date of the support decision and February 15, 2022.
Application Guidelines & Forms
Application Submission / Inquiries
Hokkaido University Human Resources Development Headquarters, Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office
reed [at] synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp
011-706-3625
