5 Tohoku University Science Ambassadors

Nurturing next generation

Graduate students(1) Aim(females only)This program aims to nurture next-generation female researchers and tocultivate a sense of mission and responsibility among those involved in scientific research byappointing female graduate students (including those who self-identify as female) as Science
Ambassadors to work with and help motivate students at primary schools, junior high schools and highschools.
(2) Program details
 At the request of their former schools or other schools in the community, Science Ambassadors conductseminars and other events at which they discuss their experiences to date and current research projects
in order to communicate messages aimed at helping young people feel a more intimate connection withscience.
 Participation in the Center of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) symposiums hosted by Tohoku
University or other institutions in order to increase awareness of DEI.
 In addition to the above, participation and presentations at events for female students and female
researchers.
- This program is managed by the Center for Gender Equality Promotion (TUMUG).
- For activities of a work nature, remuneration will be paid commensurate with the activities
performed.
- The frequency of events ranges between once and three times per month. Participation is at thediscretion of each individual.
For reference: See the following website for information on Science Ambassadors activities.
https://dei.tohoku.ac.jp/sa/(3) Eligibility to apply
Female graduate students of Tohoku University can apply.
- Eligibility was expanded in the last academic year to include those in the humanities and socialsciences, so now female students in all graduate schools are able to apply.
- This includes transgender graduate students who self-identify as female, even if they are listed as
male on their family register, passport, etc.
(4) Proposed number of appointees
Approximately 50(5) Estimated hourly rate
 1,400 yen (students enrolled in a Master’s program or the second year of a doctoral program or
persons deemed to be of equivalent ability) 1,600 yen (students enrolled in a doctoral program or persons deemed to be of equivalent ability orhigher)(6) Application forms
 Attachment 5: Application to Participate in Tohoku University Science Ambassadors Program: 2024
Academic Year
 Attachment 6: Resume(7) Deadline for submission of applications
2024- DEI Center deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024
- Applicants will be notified of results in mid July, 2024.

(8) Where to submit application
General Affairs Section in your department
 The General Affairs Section will collect all applications for the department and submit them to the DEI
Center by the DEI Center deadline.
(9) Application screening Documents will be examined by the screening panel within the DEI Center.
 During the screening process, you may be asked to prepare and submit additional documents or comefor an interview.
(10) Please note the following Participants in this program are expected, in principle, to enter into an employment agreement withTohoku University under which they will serve as Science Ambassadors with the status of part-time
employees.
 Those who hold a position of employment on or off campus that precludes the holding of other jobs canparticipate in this program as Science Ambassadors Volunteers, provided that they request this option
in their application. Please note that Science Ambassadors Volunteers do not receive remuneration.
 Recipients of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Research Fellowship for Young Scientists(DC) are required to submit a copy of the JSPS notice of receipt of remuneration that was signed andstamped by their mentor.
 Those employed as an RA for a Tohoku University graduate degree program or receiving financial
assistance (scholarships, education/research expense support, etc.) need to consult with the employer
or assistance provider before applying.

(11) Activity report
Participants shall prepare a report, as separately prescribed.

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