UREX-Tohoku Project: The Journey Starts Here
Tohoku University’s UREX-Tohoku Project is an
ambitious plan to
establish a world-class research ecosystem by empowering early and mid-career researchers
attracting global talent. It is backed by substantial funding from the government’s
Universities
for International Research Excellence
initiative.
As Japan’s first university selected for the
initiative, Tohoku
University will receive 15.4
billion JPY (approximately 100 million USD) this fiscal year, and some 10 billion JPY annually
the next 25 years.
At the core of the UREX-Tohoku Project is the
implementation of a
comprehensive tenure-track
system that will enable exceptional researchers to lead high-impact projects as Principal
Investigators. This new flat and flexible research system comes with more freedom and
independence for PIs to develop their own research.
"At Tohoku University, researchers can have
freedom to explore
new ideas, and we will
encourage collaboration that can help create new research fields," explains Executive Vice
President for Research, Asako Sugimoto. "Nothing is impossible, every idea has a chance of
developing into something real. And whatever your background is, whatever your gender or
nationality, as long as you have an idea and you join our community, we will help you
achieve
your goal."
To attract top-tier global talent, Tohoku
University is offering:
Compensation packages on par with or better than researchers'
countries of origin
Generous start-up funding and basic research support
Financial resources for hiring assistants and technical support
staff
A dedicated spouse and partner programme to welcome
researchers'
families
An International Support Centre to facilitate adjustment to
life in
Japan
Researchers interested in being part of the
UREX-Tohoku Project should have a look at the list of open positions or contact the Tohoku
University Human Capital Management (HCM) Office for more information.
Human Capital Management Office >
UREX Open Faculty Positions >
Message from President Teiji Tominaga
Our Commitment to Research Excellence Starts with You (
pdf
)
University's Research Vision: Shaping the Next 25 Years
The symposium showcased the university's ambitious plans to establish a
world-class research
environment by attracting top talent from Japan and abroad.
Seven individuals and organisations have been selected for their efforts in promoting Tohoku University's global profile.
