This support program aims to help researchers affiliated with Hokkaido University balance life events such as childbirth, childcare, and elder care with their research activities, by providing financial assistance for the employment costs of personnel who assist researchers. Please see the application guidelines for details.
1. Application Procedure
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.January 30, 2025 (Wednesday) 15:7 (Strictly enforced)Please submit it by email to the Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Headquarters 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 work within the same organization, one application is required for both. Please contact us if you wish to split this support between you.
2. Submission address for various forms
(1) Application form
Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Headquarters (DEIPromotion Headquarters)
Extension: 3625
Email: office[at]dei.hokudai.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @)
(2) Appointment and employment contract notice (copy), supplementary materials on personnel expenses, budget transfer request form, report
Human Resources Development Section, General Affairs and Planning Department
Extension: 3701
Email: j-dei[at]general.hokudai.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @)
3. Contact Information
As much as possible,Contact Form.
(1) Matters concerning support systems and applications
Diversity and Inclusion Promotion Headquarters (DEIPromotion Headquarters)
Extension: 3625
Email: office[at]dei.hokudai.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @)
(2) Matters concerning recruitment procedures, budget allocation and execution
Human Resources Development Section, General Affairs and Planning Department
Extension: 3701
Email: j-dei[at]general.hokudai.ac.jp (Please replace [at] with @)
4. Decision on acceptance or rejection
We are planning for late January.
5. Download
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application form (Excel xlsx)
Application Guidelines (PDF)
Application Form (Excel xlsx)
6. 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. Reports and other documents will also be submitted separately.
- Q: If I apply alternately with my partner, can I receive support for a total of 12 terms?
- A: No, you cannot. 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 a total of 6 periods (3 years) after the birth of your first child, and then have a second child, you can receive support for another 6 periods (3 years).
- 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.
