2014.09.09
As part of its initiatives for the Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities, adopted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in fiscal year 2013, Keio University has established a research support system. This system allows researchers who are giving birth or raising children to hire temporary staff for a certain period, enabling them to continue their research with minimal disruption. The Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) (Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, Graduate School of Media and Governance, and Graduate School of Health Management) is now accepting additional applications for fiscal year 2014 according to the guidelines below. Those wishing to apply for support under this program should review the following details and submit an application.
◆ Eligibility
Full-time researchers (including fixed-term and tenured, regardless of gender) affiliated with the Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) (Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, Graduate School of Media and Governance, and Graduate School of Health
Management) who, at the time of application, are pregnant or raising a child in the third grade of elementary school or younger.
(Researchers with laboratories at the Shinanomachi Campus are also eligible.)
◆ Support Details
This program subsidizes the personnel costs for temporary staff for a certain period when administrative assistance is needed due to time constraints (e.g., picking up children from daycare) or health-related constraints
arising from childbirth and child-rearing. Temporary staff can be external individuals or
students (in principle, excluding students from the applicant's laboratory), and their transportation expenses will be paid according to
established rules. Since this program is part of the Program for Promoting the Enhancement of Research Universities, the support
cannot be used for educational duties. It also cannot be combined with other direct research funds.
(1) Maximum monthly amount: Approximately 25,000 JPY (equivalent to 25 hours at 900 JPY/hour [for general public/graduate students] + transportation expenses).
(2) Support period: From October 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015, at the latest (excluding periods of leave for maternity, childcare, etc.).
(3) Application period: September 10 (Wed) to September 22 (Mon), 2014
◆ How to Apply
Those wishing to apply should do so via the URL below.
*Personal information submitted with applications for this program will be used solely for the purpose of selection.
◆ Number of additional slots for FY2014: 2 (planned)
◆ Screening and Notification of Results
After the application deadline, the SFC Research Power-Up Program Steering Committee will deliberate and select the recipients. The
results will be communicated by email from the application contact point (Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus) within two weeks of the deadline. Successful applicants may be required to submit documents proving they are raising a child or are pregnant,
such as a copy of their certificate of residence or Maternal and Child Health Handbook.
◆ Important Notes
・Recipients of this program must promptly notify the application contact point (Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus) of any changes to the information provided in their application.
・In principle, applicants are responsible for finding their own temporary staff.
・Recipients must fully explain the job description, working conditions, etc., to the temporary staff and ensure their understanding and agreement.
A timesheet must be submitted at the end of each month.
・Should any issues arise during the use of this program, please promptly report or consult with the contact point (Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus) and follow their instructions.
◆ Inquiries (Administrative Contact)
Application Contact: Research Power-Up Program Section, Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus
Temporary Staff Employment Contact: General Affairs Section (Shomu)
E-mail: sfc-power@sfc.keio.ac.jp
Issued by: Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus
General Affairs Section (Shomu), Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office