Cross-appointment system
1. Cross-appointment system
The cross-appointment system is a framework that allows researchers and others to be employed by two or more institutions—such as universities, public research institutions, and companies—while engaging in research, development, and education at each institution in accordance with their respective roles, under a system of effort management.
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2. Utilizing the Cross-Appointment System
This will enable researchers and others to work across organizational boundaries, and is expected to strengthen the role of bridging technologies between research institutions.
At our university, we are also actively utilizing the cross-appointment system to encourage talented individuals to work across organizational boundaries.
3. Agreement Regarding the Cross-Appointment System
We will negotiate the terms of the cross-appointment agreement by coordinating the duration, percentage of time spent, and status (such as job title) based on the objectives of the cross-appointment and the specific research themes and responsibilities at the host institution. Based on the inter-organizational agreement reached, we will then enter into employment contracts with the researchers and other personnel.