Morinomiyako programs for supporting female researchers
Morinomiyako Project for Empowering Women in Research was selected by MEXT for subsidy under the Initiative for Realizing Diversity in the Research Environment (Distinctive Features Type). This project seeks to improve the research capabilities of female researchers, increase the proportion of females in academic positions as well as the proportion in higher positions. As part of this mission, Morinomiyako has established the following four support programs.
Morinomiyako support programs for AY 2017
Details on these programs can be found in the application resources linked below.
Work-life balance support
Research support staff (Type C)
Grant to cover cost of hiring a doctoral student as a research assistant (RA) or administrative assistance (AA)
Nurturing female leaders
Grant to cover part of research expenses for research projects that were not selected for grants under the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) program.
Grant to cover part of research expenses for research projects that were not selected for grants under the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research (KAKENHI) program.
In Japan: Up to 500,000 yen (Note: Overseas travel expenses are excluded from this program.）
Financial support for English editing of international research papers
Funds to help offset the cost of English editing of research papers submitted to international journals
Active promotion to senior positions
Program for Supporting Divisional Promotion of Diversity in the Research Environment
Financial assistance of 150,000 yen for lecturer travel and honoraria to departments providing support in the form of faculty development, seminars and workshops
- Be sure to check your department’s deadline.
- The links to the application guide, forms, and resources are open only to members of Tohoku University. If you are not a member and would like to view these materials, please email TUMUG*.
- Report forms you must submit after receiving assistance are Japanese only. If you need any assistance, please email TUMUG*.
*TUMUG E-mail : office＠tumug.tohoku.ac.jp (change the ＠ to half-width size)
Inquiries on support programs :
General affairs office in your department