According to Ritsumeikan University, the new direct-employment-type JSPS PDs will be full-time, fixed-term research staff under the title of specialized researcher.In addition to providing an annual salary system that exceeds the research grant of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, we will provide more than 4 types of support systems corresponding to four unique measures.

　One of our unique measures is to "cultivate globally competitive researchers."In addition to supporting overseas travel expenses for international academic conferences, etc., we also offer joint programs with overseas universities.

　The second is to “cultivate researchers who can independently acquire research funds and promote research.”In addition to newly establishing seminars for obtaining grants-in-aid for scientific research and brush-up systems for grant-in-aid for research proposals, we will also establish a support system for submission and proofreading fees when submitting papers in foreign languages.

　The third is "cultivating researchers who have both theory and practical skills."In order to develop the basic educational skills required of university teachers, we will provide training opportunities using programs for new teachers.

　The fourth is “training of female researchers”.Career path building for female researchers, support at the start of research, and generous support related to life events.Through these environmental improvements, Ritsumeikan University aims to become a "next-generation research university" that strives to create and innovate values ​​for coexistence with society.

　The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) has made it possible for postdoctoral fellows such as PDs, RPDs, and CPDs (hereafter referred to as "PDs"), who previously had no employment relationship, to be hired at their host research institution, and to provide a training and research environment for PDs, etc. In order to improve the research environment, we will implement the “Employment Support Project for Young Researchers to Improve the Research Environment” from FY2023 national and public universities, 39 private universities, etc. have been registered as "institutions that have introduced employment systems" by applying for registration in the Young Researcher Employment Support Project.

reference:[Ritsumeikan University] Support for young researchers, etc. by utilizing the new projects of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Ritsumeikan University will decide on its own treatment and education policy for young researchers, etc. To promote research activities, from October 2023, 10 Start of operation (PDF)
[Japan Society for the Promotion of Science] Employment Support Project for Young Researchers to Improve the Research Environment