Family Care Support

The Genetics Society of Japan (GSJ) provides support for members who have childcare, nursing care, caregiving, or related responsibilities and wish to participate in the annual meeting.
Financial support of up to JPY 50,000 per applicant is available.
Members on childcare leave or caregiving leave are also eligible to apply.

Amount of Support

Actual expenses up to JPY 50,000 per application.
The total budget is expected to be approximately JPY 150,000.

Eligibility

Members of the Genetics Society of Japan who wish to attend the meeting and have childcare, caregiving, or related responsibilities.
There are no restrictions regarding gender, age, or whether the applicant will give a presentation.
Applicants on childcare leave or caregiving leave are also eligible.

Application Procedure

Complete the “Meeting Participation Support Application Form (PDF or Word format)” and submit it by email attachment to the GSJ Office.

 Application Period

June 23 – July 31 (must arrive by July 31)

 Review and Notification

Applications will be reviewed by the GSJ Executive Committee.
Applicants will be notified of the results by the GSJ Office.

 Payment of Support

The support will be transferred at a later date.

 Recipient Responsibilities

Recipients are required to submit a “Meeting Participation Report (PDF or Word format)” to the GSJ Office after the meeting.

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Student Travel Support

Student travel support details will be posted in late June.

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Contact

The Genetics Society of Japan
National Institute of Genetics
1111 Yata, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-8540, Japan
Email: japgenet@nig.ac.jp