About LeTSGEPs
We are working together
to end gender imbalance
in research institutions,
through the use of
Gender Equality Plans.
DESPITE GENDER EQUALITY AMONG DOCTORAL GRADUATES, WOMEN ARE STILL A MINORITY AMONG RESEARCHERS AND TOP LEVEL ACADEMIC STAFF OF EU COUNTRIES
2016 data. Source: She figures 2018, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (European Commission)
WOMEN AMONG DOCTORAL GRADUATES
WOMEN AMONG GRADE C ACADEMIC STAFF
WOMEN AMONG GRADE B ACADEMIC STAFF
WOMEN AMONG GRADE A ACADEMIC STAFF
WOMEN ARE STILL PARTICULARLY UNDER-REPRESENTED IN THE FIELDS OF STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS)
2016 data. Source: She figures 2018, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (European Commission)
WOMEN AMONG DOCTORAL GRADUATES
WOMEN AMONG GRADE C ACADEMIC STAFF
WOMEN AMONG GRADE B ACADEMIC STAFF
WOMEN AMONG GRADE A ACADEMIC STAFF
WOMEN ARE ALSO A MINORITY OF MEMBERS OF SCIENTIFIC AND ADVISORY BOARDS IN RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS, AND ARE ONLY 20% OF THE BOARD LEADERS
2017 data. Source: She figures 2018, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (European Commission)
WOMEN AMONG BOARD MEMBERS (INCLUDING LEADERS)
WOMEN AMONG BOARD LEADERS IN RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS
In the field of research and innovation, the Commission will introduce new measures to strengthen gender equality in Horizon Europe, such as the possibility to require a gender equality plan from applicants.
European Commission, “A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025”, p.17
In the field of research and innovation, the Commission will introduce new measures to strengthen gender equality in Horizon Europe, such as the possibility to require a gender equality plan from applicants.
European Commission, “A Union of Equality: Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025”, p.17
MAKING A GENDER EQUALITY PLAN (GEP) MEANS TAKING GENDER AS A KEY CRITERIA IN PLANNING AND INTEGRATING A GENDER DIMENSION INTO POLICY.
We are building a network of Research Performing Organisations, in which those who have more experience in Gender Equality Plans and Gender Budgeting will train and mentor others.
