Others

DX platform

This program also supports the activities of research groups utilizing the DX platform. Please check the appropriate box in the application form for research initiated through the use of the DX platform.

Handling of intellectual property 

This shall be as prescribed in Inventions by Employee Rules of the National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS Rules No. 12 of 2004).

Handling of personal information

Personal information included in the application documents will be under tight control based on the "Act on the Protection of Personal Information" and "Personal Information Protection Rules" of NINS and used for operation purposes of this program only.

Accommodation facilities

Accommodation facilities may be used in NINS if implementing joint research in each institute. For details, contact the information and consultation desk listed at "10. Others Contact Information and Consultation Desk".
(Examples of accommodation facilities)

1. Cosmos 
   Lodge, NAOJ
2. NIFS 
   Researcher accommodation facility (Helicon Club)
3. Okazaki area (NIBB, NIPS, IMS) Okazaki area accommodation facilities for researchers (Mishima Lodge and Myodaiji Lodge)

Childcare support

NINS has established a program to subsidize a portion of the costs associated with temporary childcare for the children of its officers, staff,
and collaborative researchers. For details, please visit the NINS website (https://www.nins.jp/about/folder7/post_2.html or https://www.nins.jp/en/about/folder7/post_2.html).

In addition to the NINS childcare support program mentioned above, the childcare support services listed below are also available when conducting collaborative research at the respective institutions. Please note, however, that capacity is limited, so kindly contact the relevant office listed below in advance.

1. NAOJ
   If you are participating in a joint-use or collaborative research program at NAOJ (Mitaka area only), you may use the childcare room, subject to advance application and the availability of space. If you wish to use this service, please contact the office listed below-ideally one month prior to your desired start date for your initial request. 
   　Employee Affairs Section, General Affairs Division, Administration Department, NAOJ
   　E-mail：so-shokuin@dl.nao.ac.jp
2. NIFS
   A part of the temporary daycare use fee of a child is supported if implementing joint utilization and joint research in NIFS. Contact the following in advance if you wish to use it.
   　Employee Affairs Section, General Affairs Division
   　Department of Administration, NIFS  
   　Tel: 0572-58-2012 (Direct number)
3. NIBB, NIPS, and IMS
   The nursing facility within the place of business can be used if there is an opening when implementing joint utilization and joint research in NIBB, NIPS, and IMS. Contact the following roughly 6 weeks prior to the preferred date of use if you wish to use it. 
   　General Affairs Section, General Affairs Division
   　Okazaki Administration Center  
   　Tel: 0564-55-7122 (Direct number)

Contact Information and Consultation Desk

If you have any questions, consultations, etc. about this open recruitment, please contact the following. 
(Contact Information and Consultation Desk) 
　Research Cooperation Division, Administrative Bureau, NINS
　TEL: 03-5425-1325 
　Fax: 03-5425-2049 
　E-mail: nins-jr@nins.jp