This support program aims to help researchers affiliated with Hokkaido University balance life events such as childbirth and childcare with their research activities and smoothly carry out their duties by providing assistance to researchers through "subsidies for the employment costs of research personnel" and "dispatch of personnel to assist with work."
Please refer to the application guidelines for details.
Application procedure
Pre-interview
Before submitting your application, the Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office and the applicant will conduct an online interview. During the interview, we will inquire about the type of support you would like and the duties of the support personnel.
Those wishing to apply should fill out the interview scheduling form and await contact from our office.
Interview reception period: Wednesday, January 19, 2020 to Friday, January 28, 16:00
Interview scheduling form:https://bit.ly/33t1Fss
Application form
Please fill out the application form below and submit it by the deadline set by your department. Each department will collect the applications and submit them together.August 7, 2022 (Monday) 15:2 (Strictly enforced)Please submit it in paper form to the Human Resources Development Headquarters, Diversity Research and Environment Promotion Office by [date].
*Please submit your application to the relevant department. Submission deadlines and departments vary by department. Please check with your respective department.
*If both partners are working during the same period, one application will be submitted for both. Please contact us if you wish to split this support between you.
Consultation reception
Regarding support systems
Human Resources Development Headquarters, Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office (Ree-D)
Extension: 3625
Email: reed@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp
On-campus Teams: HU Staff team (team code "ijsezvs"), "Contact - Diversity Research Environment Promotion Office Ree-D" channel
Regarding the budget
Research Promotion Planning Division, Human Resources Development Section
Extension: 2351
Email: jinzaijimu@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp
Decision to accept or reject
We are planning for mid-to-late August.
materials
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application form (Word docx)
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application Form (Word docx)
FAQ
- Q: How should I apply if my partner is employed full-time within the same organization?
- If Partner A is employed full-time within the same institution and both meet the support requirements, a joint application is possible. In this case, the support amount will still be for one assistant, but the assistant can perform support work under either researcher. However, in this case, the work location and hours will be divided by order. A work content report and a report must be submitted separately.
- Q: If I apply alternately with my partner, can I receive support for a total of 12 terms?
- A: No, that's not possible. The total support period is calculated based on the individual factors of the support (in the case of childcare, the child), not on the person receiving the support. For example, if you receive support for 6 periods after the birth of your first child, and then give birth to your second child, you can receive support for another 6 periods.
- Q: Can we hire students as Research Assistants (RAs) or short-term support staff?
- While employment as a short-term support staff member is not impossible, employment as a technical assistant (through public recruitment) is the primary method. Furthermore, when employing students, it is essential to clearly explain that their academic and research activities are distinct from their support duties, and that their work does not exceed the scope of "duties that research assistants can perform" as described in the requirements.
