Shiseido Accepting Proposals for the
2nd Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant
Shiseido Co., Ltd. established the Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant program in October 2007 to help foster the development of leading female researchers in scientific and technological fields by supporting the research activities of women majoring in the natural sciences.
The company is accepting proposals for the program’s second year from September 8 to
November 7, 2008. Organizers plan to announce the results of the screening process in March 2009. About the Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant Shiseido established the Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant, a program that supports the research activities of exceptional women majoring in the natural sciences, with the goal of helping foster the development of a new generation of leading female researchers. While typical research subsidies are restricted to the purchase of items such as reagents and equipment, funds from Shiseido’s grant program can also be applied to expenses associated with hiring a research assistant, a decision that reflects Shiseido’s commitment to supporting female researchers’ ability to continue their research work without being influenced by life-stage responsibilities such as childbirth, raising children, or providing nursing care for other family members.
In the program’s first year, Shiseido received 132 proposals during the submission period from
October 20 to December 27, 2007. Of these, the company awarded ¥1 million to each of nine selected researchers. Today, these nine women continue to dedicate themselves in pursuing their research activities. About the 2nd Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant Shiseido is accepting proposals for the second year of its Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant program from September 8 to November 7, 2008. The company plans to announce the results of the screening process in March 2009 and to hold an award ceremony in or around May 2009. More information is available online:
http://www.shiseido.co.jp/doctor/
(Japanese only).


2nd Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant Information Program name
Shiseido Female Researcher Science Grant
Purpose
To help foster the development of leading female researchers by supporting the research activities of exceptional female researchers
Target research field
Natural sciences
Eligibility
Female researchers pursuing research in the natural sciences at a university or public research institute in Japan
Grant amount
¥1 million per proposal
No. of awards
Up to 10
Grant utilization
In addition to research expenses (reagents, equipment, etc.), grant money can be applied to expenses associated with hiring a research assistant.
Research period
1 year (June 2009 to May 2010)
Application period
September 8 to November 7, 2008 (Proposals must be received by November 7, 2008.)
Application method Interested researchers should download the proposal form from the site listed
below, fill in the required information, and mail it along with the required documentation (research papers related to the theme of the proposal, etc.) to the office listed below.
Judging method
Proposals will be examined in a fair and impartial manner by a 15-member panel consisting of a Judging Committee chairperson, 11 Shiseido judges, and 3 external judges. Judging Committee chairperson
Shoji Nishiyama Corporate Officer Responsible for Cosmetics Products Research & Development and Software Development
Shiseido judges
Kazuo Tokubo Corporate Officer Responsible for Functional Food, Innovative Science Research & Development and Patents and 10 others
Judges
External judges (in Japanese alphabetical order)
Sanae Ariga, Professor, Hokkaido University Kashiko Kodate, Professor, Japan Women’s University Masako Sakaki, Professor Emeritus, Tokai University
Announcement of judging results
March 2009 (tentative)
Office
Scientific Research Group, Quality Assessment Center, Shiseido Co., Ltd. 2-2-1, Hayabuchi, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama-shi, 224-8558 Japan Phone: +81-45-590-6160
Additional detail
Visit
http://www.shiseido.co.jp/doctor
(Japanese only)

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