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Science 6 January 2006:
Vol. 311. no. 5757, p. 27
DOI: 10.1126/science.311.5757.27b
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Female Japanese scientists have something to look forward to in this year's science budget. The plan includes $6 million in new funds for programs at universities and research institutions to help women advance in science and return to work after maternity leave. Reiko Kuroda, a University of Tokyo biochemist, calls the grants "a good start" in tackling the longstanding problem of Japanese women juggling families and science careers.

Elsewhere in the budget, Japanese scientists are feeling relatively lucky, with science-related spending for the fiscal year beginning in April cut 0.1% from current levels to $31.1 billion. Overall government spending will be cut 3%. The budget is pretty good "considering the financial situation," says Kuroda, a member of Japan's advisory Council for Science and Technology Policy. The budget will likely get parliament approval this month.




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Science. ISSN 0036-8075 (print), 1095-9203 (online)