Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) was established in 1991 with the aim of "promoting cutting-edge research as a national graduate school without faculties and developing human resources through advanced education based on the results of such research, thereby contributing to the advancement of science and technology and the development of society". The university has produced world-class research results and sent many excellent graduates into society.
During this period, the Basic Law for a Gender-Equal Society was enacted in 1999, and the realization of a gender-equal society was positioned as the most important issue that will determine Japan's society in the 21st century. To achieve this goal, the University established the Regulations for the Promotion of Gender Equality in 2009, based on the recognition that the realization of work-life balance for faculty and staff is important for the promotion of cutting-edge research and the continuation of advanced education based on the results of such research in the future. In the same year, MEXT's Special Coordination Fund for the Promotion of Science and Technology, "Model Development Project for Supporting Female Researchers," was adopted, and the Gender Equality Office was established to develop various systems and environments to support the balance between education and research activities and family life, including childbirth and childcare.
After the project was completed in FY2012, the Gender Equality Office has continued to play a central role in supporting the balance between education and research activities and family life by providing research support staff, temporary childcare services, and disseminating information on the balance between work and family life.
As we enter the third period of the medium-term goals and medium-term plan from FY2008, we believe that it is important for the university, which contributes to the development of a new social formation, to continue to play a role in the realization of a gender-equal society, and we have decided once again to continue and further promote our past efforts. We have decided to make a declaration to continue and promote our efforts.
Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST), as a national graduate school without faculty, promotes cutting-edge research and develops human resources through advanced education based on the results of such research, thereby contributing to the advancement of science and technology and the development of society. Based on the fundamental principles of the Basic Law for a Gender Equitable Society, we declare that we will further promote the equal participation of men and women in educational and research activities, and take positive and steady steps to enable all faculty members to fully demonstrate their individuality and abilities.
Basic Policy on Gender Equality１．Promote the recruitment, development, and promotion of faculty and staff from the perspective of gender equity.
２．Encourage support for and improvements in the environment that enable the reconciliation of family life with education, research, and employment.
３．Encourage cooperation with local communities regarding gender equality
４．Promote awareness-raising and educational activities related to gender equality.
September 2016 President, Nara Institute of Science and Technology
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