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The Office for Supporting Female Researchers is pleased to announce the implementation of the above-mentioned program (3rd session of FY30). This program provides support from the Office for voluntary training in which female researchers (assistant professors, lecturers, and associate professors) at this university conduct shadowing with senior faculty members. Please read the application guidelines below and apply.
　

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Outline

This project supports voluntary training for female researchers aiming for career advancement, in which they shadow senior faculty members (hereinafter referred to as "mentors") to learn about research activities and work management. The aim of this training is to help them gain new perspectives, knowledge, and motivation by allowing them to experience firsthand the realities of senior positions and organizational management, thereby contributing to the expansion of senior research positions and the number of female managers.
Further details are provided in the attached application guidelines (PDF).

シャドウイングとは

Shadowing involves accompanying a mentor on their daily work, observing communication and decision-making at various levels, and learning the skills and behavioral norms of a senior researcher.

Expected effects of the training

This training is expected to provide the following insights and benefits:

• Student guidance, communication skills with other members and staff.
• Knowledge of university administration and management tasks
• The practical aspects of launching, promoting, and developing collaborative research.
• Research project management methods
• Self-management for senior employees
• Improving self-development skills through the process of planning, training implementation, and results reporting.

Furthermore, network expansion through mentors is also expected.

Examples of shadowing content

• Conferences, faculty meetings, and other meetings that mentors participate in.
• Research discussions with students, guidance on presenting papers.
• Joint research meeting
• Doctoral dissertation presentation practice session
• Graduate lectures (lectures are given by trainees)
• Stay in the laboratory and observe the daily communication patterns.
• One-on-one direct instruction (mentoring sessions)

Training period

October 30, 11-March 26, 31

Application method

Fill in the required information on the application form,December 30, 11 (Friday)Please send it by email to the Women Researchers Support Office (freshu@synfoster.hokudai.ac.jp) by [date].

Application form

Application Guidelines (PDF)
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Mentor list (on campus)

This is a list of individuals who, after being informed of the purpose by the Women Researchers Support Office, readily agreed to become mentors upon application.

We also welcome applications from those interested in becoming a mentor outside of the list above.