Gender Equality topics In SWAFS 2016-2017
GE in Science with and for Society The focus of activities shall be …. (b) promote gender equality, in particular by supporting structural changes in the organisation of research institutions and in the content and design of research activities
3- Gender in Science with and for Society 2016 Topic Funding scheme € min/max € Budget SWAFS.2.2016- Promoting GE in H2020 and the ERA ERA-NET-Cofund 5.0 SWAFS.3.2016- Support to research organisations to implement gender equality plans CSA 1.5/2.0 3.9 SWAFS.19.2016 – Networking of national representatives and resources centres on gender in R&I 1.95 Other Action -n° 9 – Monitoring gender equality in R&I Policy - She Figures 2018 tender 0.45
3- Gender in Science with and for Society 2017 Topic Funding scheme € min/max € Budget SWAFS.3.2017- Support to research organisations to implement gender equality plans CSA 1.5/2.0 6.1 SWAFS.8.2017 – European community of practice to support institutional change 3.0
SWAFS.2.2016- Promoting GE in H2020 and the ERA Funding scheme : ERANET Cofund – 5 million EUR Specific challenge: Complete the ERA – still wide disparities among Member States Follow-up of GenderNET Mapping and analysis national programmes & initiatives Development of common indicators Identify priority activities for strategic transnational cooperation
SWAFS.2.2016- Promoting GE in H2020 and the ERA Scope: Further cooperation, based on priorities identified by GenderNET Co-funded activities – joint calls with EU co-funding Extension of previous mapping and analysis to other Member States / Associated Countries Assess gender differences / bias in access to research grants ; define conditions for equal opp.
Support to Research Organisations to implement gender equality plans SWAFS.3.2016-2017 Support to Research Organisations to implement gender equality plans Aim: Contribute to implement the ERA objectives through Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) and Research Funding Organisations (RFOs) GEPs in RPOs and RFOs shall : Conduct an impact assessment / audit of procedures and practices in order to identify gender bias at organisation level; Implement innovative strategies to address gender bias Set targets, monitor progress via indicators at organisation level
Support to Research Organisations to implement gender equality plans RFOs and/or RPOs shall be at a starting stage in setting up GEPs; allocation of resources focused on implementing GEPs The proposal shall include a first assessment of gender issues in each partner organisations RFOs and/or RPOs shall situate GEPs in relation with national provisions on GE in research Partners shall ensure support form their highest management level The proposal shall include a methodology for impartially assessing progress made – specific partner or sub-contracter
SWAFS.19.2016 Networking of national representatives and resources centres on gender in R&I Specific Challenge: Gender equality objectives in the ERA and implementation of the ERA Roadmap adopted in 2015 Funding scheme : CSA Budget : 1.95 million EUR
SWAFS.19.2016 Networking of national representatives and resources centres on gender in R&I Scope : Networking of national representatives for EU MS and AC in support of the implementation of the ERA Roadmap National representatives shall be officially appointed by the relevant national authorities ( appointement letters) Liaise with the Helsinki group in GE in R&I Duration : at least till 2020 Expected impact : Better coordination of MS efforts Better synergy between national and EU level (H 2020 )
SWAFS.8.2017 European community of Practice to support institutional change Specific challenge : Support implementation of gender equality plans in research organisations with exchange of practice and knowledge and cooperation between gender –in-science infrastructuress, centres or departments Funding scheme : CSA Budget : 3 million EUR
SWAFS.8.2017 European community of Practice to support institutional change Scope: Research and practitioners centres Sharing experience between more and less advanced institutions Development of specific tools; mentoring, training, fora…. The proposals shall undertake an assessment of the needs of the less advanced institutions and countries Expected Impact : Increase gender expertise across Eruope Increased engagement on institutional change
Resources and expertise on gender issues GenPORT On-line community of practionners for sharing knowledge and inspire collaboration www.genderportal.eu Gender Toolkit http://www.yellowwindow.be/genderinresearch/ Cost Action GenderSTE http://www.genderste.eu
https://ec. europa. eu/research/swafs/index. cfm https://ec.europa.eu/research/swafs/index.cfm?pg=library&lib=gender_equality
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