Mission
This model program supports young principal investigators to work independently in interdisciplinary research areas at the recently merged university.
About the program
- The program will be conducted in the 4 interdisciplinary research areas under strong leadership of the president of the university
- International recruitment for a total of 10 assistant professor positions. Female applicants and/or applicants currently residing outside Japan (both Japanese and foreign nationals) will be preferentially appointed.
- To focus on research, assistant professors will belong to the "Interdisciplinary Research Organization", which is an independent entity within the university.
- Supports for independent research
- Provided with a start-up fund, research fund, research space, technician, etc.
- Mentoring by “troika supporters”, consisting of two persons selected from faculty members from our university and one researcher outside Japan
- Participation in related international meetings and short-term visits to the mentor outside Japan for international research networking
- “Support Programs for Women in the Sciences” for female researchers
- Possible promotion to associate professor positions (fixed terms with possible reappointments) in related departments or research centers of the university
- Interim evaluation (FY2011) and final evaluation (FY2013)
Last updated : August 27，2009