March 5, 2018
The Research Power-Up Program is a research support system that allows researchers who are in the process of childbirth and child-rearing to hire temporary staff for a certain period in order to continue their research with as few interruptions as possible. Those who wish to receive support from this program should review the following guidelines and apply.
◆ Eligibility
Full-time researchers (fixed-term or tenured, regardless of gender*) affiliated with the Faculty of Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, Graduate School of Media and Governance, or Graduate School of Health Management, who work at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) or Tsuruoka Town Campus of Keio (TTCK) (or Shinanomachi Campus for those affiliated with the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care), and who, at the time of application, are pregnant or raising a child in the third grade of elementary school or younger.
*However, researchers appointed for the sole purpose of engaging in an externally funded project and whose appointment is funded by that project are not eligible.
◆ Support Details
This program subsidizes the personnel costs for temporary staff for a certain period when assistance is needed due to time constraints (e.g., picking up children from daycare) or health constraints related to childbirth and child-rearing.
(1) Maximum monthly amount: 28,000 yen (including transportation expenses. The hourly wage for general staff and graduate students is 1,050 yen.)
(2) Support period: After selection, from April 1, 2018, to a maximum of March 31, 2019 (excluding periods of leave for maternity, childcare, etc.).
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The duties of the temporary staff must be auxiliary tasks necessary for the research activities of the researcher using this program.
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The program budget cannot be used to cover personnel costs for tasks that are clearly not considered auxiliary, such as for researchers conducting independent research, or for temporary staff hired to work on a specific research project.
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Payments for improving the environment of the laboratory where the temporary staff works are not permitted.
* As the purpose is to power up research, this program cannot be used to support educational duties.
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The support is not available during periods of study abroad or special research leave (sabbatical).
◆ Application Method: Applicants should apply from the URL below.
* Personal information submitted for application to this program will be used solely for the selection process.
* Documents proving that you are raising a child or are pregnant, such as a copy of your residence certificate or Maternal and Child Health Handbook, are also required at the time of application. Please upload them via the electronic application site above or submit them to the Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office.
◆ Application Period: March 5 (Mon) to noon on March 9 (Fri), 2018
◆ 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 of the selection will be communicated by email from the Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office.
◆ Important Notes
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Recipients of this program must promptly notify the Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office of any changes to the information provided in their application.
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Applicants are responsible for finding their own temporary staff.
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Recipients must fully explain the job description, working conditions, etc., to the temporary staff and obtain their understanding and consent. Management through the work management system will be required by a separately specified deadline.
・Recipients will be required to submit a report on their use of this program.
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In the event of any problems arising from the use of this program, please promptly report or consult with the Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office and follow their instructions.
◆ Contact Information
Contact: Research Power-Up Program Section, Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects, Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) Office
E-mail: sfc-power@sfc.keio.ac.jp
Issued by: Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus