Dear Members of the Zoological Society of Japan
We would like to inform you that the Science Council of Japan has requested cooperation with the "Survey on the Employment Status of Researchers, Faculty Members, etc." conducted by the Human Resources Policy Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
Zoological Society of Japan Secretariat
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We have received a request for cooperation with the "Survey on the Employment Status of Researchers, Faculty Members, etc." from the Human Resources Policy Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
This survey investigates the period until researchers and faculty members who have concluded fixed-term labor contracts acquire the right to apply for conversion to indefinite-term contracts.
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This is conducted for the purpose of understanding the enforcement status of the Act on Special Measures concerning Labor Contract Act for University Researchers, etc., and the employment and development status of researchers, etc., and utilizing this information for future policy considerations.
As previously notified through each university, the deadline for responding to the questionnaire is approaching.
Therefore, if you have not yet responded, please do so by Friday, November 7.
Please note that those who have already responded do not need to take any further action.
Thank you very much for your cooperation despite your busy schedule.
The survey results will be published on the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology website at a later date and are scheduled to be utilized for future policy considerations related to the employment and development of researchers and educators.
[Survey URL (Individual Survey)]
https://mext2025.navit-research.jp/kojin/?id=21012
[Survey Target]
satisfying any of the following (1), (2), or (3), regarding the indefinite-term employment conversion rule under the Labor Contract Act, the period until the right to apply for indefinite-term employment conversion is generated
Those to whom the special exception of 10 years applies
If you are unsure whether you are the intended respondent, please check with your institution.
(1) Researchers and others who have entered into fixed-term labor contracts with Research and Development Corporations or entities that establish universities, etc.
A person who engages in operations related to the planning, securing of funds, acquisition and utilization of intellectual property rights, and other management and administration related to research and development, etc. (limited to those requiring specialized knowledge and ability), and who has concluded a fixed-term labor contract with a research and development corporation or an entity that establishes a university, etc.
(3) Faculty members and other personnel who have entered into employment contracts with a fixed term based on the Act on Term of Office of University Faculty, etc. (Term of Office Act)
Response Deadline
Friday, November 7
[Reference]
Administrative Notice regarding the "Survey on Employment Status of Researchers, Faculty Members, etc."
https://mext.box.com/s/b6ehkd2xfgszdlis3gvijj7gj27348rs
[Contact Information]
(Regarding survey contents and system aspects)
Navit Co., Ltd. (Research Services Outsourcing)
Person in charge: Matsuzaki, Ikawa, Sekiguchi Phone: 0120-964-602
Contact Form: https://mext2025.navit-research.jp/kikan/inquiry/
(This questionnaire implementation agency)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Bureau of Science, Technology, and Academic Policy; Human Resources Policy Division; Human Resources Policy Promotion Office
Person in charge: Takahashi, Shibata, Yamamoto, Morisawa Phone: 03-6734-4051
Email: kiban(a)mext.go.jp* Please replace (a) with @ before sending.
