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That was a long time before the role of &#8220;URA&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic &amp; Professional Background<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Program Officer, Grant Program Division, the Saison Foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The 21st Century COE Program, the Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global COE Program, the Tsubouchi Memorial Theatre Museum, Waseda University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 &#8220;URA&#8221; 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. 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