Women in Science & Technology Fund
Although the scientific and mathematical literacy of girls in Japan is higher than in other countries, few girls reportedly go on to pursue careers in science and engineering. The number of female researchers is particularly low in these two fields, which account for the majority of research jobs. The Institute established the Women in Science & Technology Fund to enhance career education for female students wishing to enter Science Tokyo, create a comfortable working environment for female researchers, and strengthen support for the success of women.
Fund overview
It has been widely recognized in recent years that incorporating diverse perspectives is essential to the advancement of science and technology. Understanding and developing the values and ideas of others is what leads to innovation. Science Tokyo is determined to nurture students from diverse backgrounds because they will become research leaders with diverse perspectives.
While the Institute's efforts have produced some results, the ratio of female students and researchers — a key element of diversity — remains below expected levels. The ratio of female science and engineering students at Science Tokyo has remained at the mid-10% range for several years.
The Women in Science & Technology Fund aims to further boost support for female students and researchers. Donations will be used for events that convey the joys of science and engineering, and the appeal of Science Tokyo, to female high school students, improvement of Science Tokyo systems and facilities to increase the number of female researchers and reduce turnover rates, enhancement of childcare and nursing care support for Science Tokyo members of all nationalities, and other initiatives that support women.
Use of donations
- Support for communications targeting female high school students and their guardians
- Environmental improvements such as break rooms and networking initiatives for female students and researchers
- Support for career continuity of women despite childbirth and childcare through employment of research support personnel and other efforts
- Support for female students and researchers through research grants, awards, and other incentives
- Promotion of gender equality and diversity
As a token of appreciation
All donors will receive an invitation to the Gathering of Gratitude event hosted by the president and CEO of Science Tokyo.
Individuals who donate JPY 300,000 (or corporations that donate JPY 1 million) or more will also receive a certificate of appreciation (first-time, one-time donors), and a plate engraved with their name will be installed on campus.
Tax benefits
For Japanese tax payers, Individual donations to this fund are tax-deductible under the Income Tax Act. Corporate donations are fully deductible as expenses under the Corporate Tax Act. For more information, please see the Tax benefits page.
Settlement methods
- Credit card
If you would like to make a donation via bank transfer, please contact the Community Engagement Division.
Contact
Development Group, Community Engagement Division
- Zip code
- 152-8550
- Address
- T-2, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
- Tel
- +81-3-5734-2417
- dev.ced@adm.isct.ac.jp