At our university, as part of the Research University Strengthening Promotion Project, we aim to create a research environment that attracts diverse research talent, as part of our vision to become a "university where the world's best minds come together."
Therefore, the Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment will implement "English-language research presentation practice and guidance support" with the aim of improving the research dissemination capabilities of female researchers and enhancing their presence in the international research community.
【support】
We offer opportunities for instruction in scientific and technical English (academic papers, presentations) from experts in English-language research presentations.
[Support requirements]
You must meet all of the following requirements.
- Female faculty members (associate professors, lecturers, assistant professors (including specially appointed faculty members at these levels)) and researchers (postdoctoral researchers, academic researchers, etc., those employed in positions other than faculty) affiliated with this university.
- Having plans or intentions to present research at international conferences, participate in international collaborative research meetings, etc.
- Applicants must be able to submit their planned English presentation materials (PowerPoint, etc.) and presentation script after the support decision has been made.
- You agree to provide the instructor with all required documents.
[Number of cases supported]
Approximately 4 cases (2021)
Please read the application guidelines below for details and submit the prescribed application form to the Office for Promoting a Diversity Research Environment (reed[at]synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp).
[Application deadline]
The final application deadline is January 20, 2022. (Expert guidance must be completed by the end of February 2022.)
However, applications will close once the planned number of support requests has been reached.
【download】
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application form (Word docx)
Report (Word docx)
