March 5, 2019
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 to continue their research with as little disruption as possible. If you wish to receive support from this program, please 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 the Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) or Tsuruoka Town Campus of Keio (TTCK) (Shinanomachi Campus is also acceptable for those affiliated with the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care), and who are pregnant at the time of application or are 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 of temporary staff for a certain period when assistance is needed due to time constraints (e.g., picking up children from daycare) or health constraints caused by 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: From April 1, 2019, to a maximum of March 31, 2020, after the selection is finalized (excluding periods of leave for maternity, childcare, etc.).
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The duties of the temporary staff are limited to support tasks necessary for the research activities of the researcher using this program.
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The program budget cannot be used to cover the personnel costs of researchers who conduct research independently, to have staff perform tasks that are clearly not considered support, or to cover the personnel costs of 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 of this program is to power up research, it cannot be used to support educational duties.
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The support does not cover periods of study abroad or special research periods (sabbaticals).
◆ Application Method: Applicants should apply from the URL below.
* Personal information submitted when applying for this program will be used only for the selection process of the program.
* At the time of application, documents proving that you are raising a child or are pregnant, such as a copy of your certificate of residence or Maternal and Child Health Handbook, are also required. 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.
◆ Application Period: From Monday, March 4, to noon on Friday, March 8, 2019
◆ Screening and Notification of Results
After the application deadline, the SFC Research Power-Up Program Steering Committee will deliberate and decide on 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.
◆ 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 if there are any changes to the information provided in the 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 and follow their instructions.
◆ Contact Information
Contact: Research Power-Up Program Section, Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus
E-mail: sfc-power@sfc.keio.ac.jp
Issued by: Office of Research Development and Sponsored Projects at Shonan Fujisawa Campus