About NIBB

Promoting Diversity

Foundational Policy for Cultivating Diversity at the National Institute for Basic Biology

NINS is an equal opportunity employer, and NIBB actively promotes a research environment rich in diversity that attracts excellent researchers irrespective of gender, nationality, age or cultural background. To this end, NIBB strongly encourages applicants of various genders or nationalities and seeks to form research groups that encompass diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Maternity, childcare, or nursing care leave is taken into consideration if applicants clearly indicate the period of leave on their CV or other documents.

Childcare Support at NIBB

・For pregnancy and child care duration, research duties can be supported by an Academic Assistance Program.
・There is a daycare center available on campus.

【Sakura Nursery School】

The Sakura nursery school is onsite daycare center established for supporting both research and child-rearing. This daycare accepts a child from the 57th day after birth, supporting a researcher’s smooth return to research activity.

Target age: From the ages of 57 days to below the end of the school year when reaching the age of 3
Capacity: 18 children
Target users: Employees, visiting researchers, and graduate students engaged in regular research at the 3 Okazaki Institutes.
Operating days: Monday through Friday
Operating hours: 8:00 to 19:00 (max. extension: to 20:00)
Types of Childcare: full-time childcare and temporary childcare