Natsuko Inaishi
- Research Administrator
- Deputy Head of Development and Administration (Humanities and Social Sciences)
[sub] Research Promotion Division (Research Communication)
Current roles & responsibilities
- #FOREST
- #Grant Application Support
- #Humanities & Social Sciences
- #KAKENHI
- #KURA Management
- #Open Access
- #Private Grants
- #Publishing Support
- #Research Communication
- #Research Dissemination
- #RISTEX
- #RMAN-J
Specialized field/skill
Arts, Literature, Performing Arts, Art Management
Message for researchers
While the role of URAs has become more advanced and specialized, I strive to always look ahead and take on new challenges to help foster the emergence of new research and ensure sustainable research activities.
What inspired me to become a research administrator (URA)
When I was in charge of the COE program (a MEXT-funded program for research promotion) at the previous university, a professor, who was the program leader, suggested the university develop a profession in research administration and nurture those who are specialized in academic support. That was a long time before the role of “URA” was introduced in Japan. Since then, I have been interested in engaging in academic support. Also, I thought I would be able to utilize my experience as a program officer at a private foundation and decided to apply for the role of URA.
Academic & Professional Background
- Program Officer, Grant Program Division, the Saison Foundation
- The 21st Century COE Program, the Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University
- Global COE Program, the Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University