THE EU FRAMEWORK PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Gender Equality in Horizon 2020 Gender Sector, DG RTD B7.2 1 Policy Research and Innovation
The Content I. Gender Equality as a cross-cutting issue in Horizon 2020 and its three objectives: 1. Gender dimension in Research & Innovation content 2. Gender balance in decision-making in managing Horizon 2020 3. Gender balance and equal opportunities in project teams at all levels II. Gender in the monitoring of Horizon 2020 III. Gender on the Participant Portal 2 Policy Research and Innovation
I. Gender Equality as a cross- cutting issue in Horizon 2020 and its three objectives 3 Research and Innovation
Gender equality as a cross-cutting issue in Horizon 2020 The promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, is enshrined in the three core documents on Horizon 2020: • The Horizon 2020 Regulation (link) (see next slides) • The Rules for participation (link) • The Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020 (link) 4 Policy Research and Innovation
Extract from the H2020 Regulation Article 14 Cross-cutting issues 1. Linkages and interfaces shall be implemented across and within the priorities of Horizon 2020. Particular attention shall be paid in this respect to: (…) (l) responsible research and innovation including gender; 5 Policy Research and Innovation
Gender Equality & Responsible Research and Innovation Responsible Research and Innovation is a process where all societal actors (researchers, citizens, policy makers, business) work together during the whole R&I process in order to align R&I outcomes to the values, needs and expectations of European society . Gender Equality Ethics Science Education Engagement Open Access Policy Research and 6 Innovation
Extract from the H2020 Regulation Article 16 Gender equality Horizon 2020 shall ensure the effective promotion of gender equality and the gender dimension in research and innovation content. Particular attention shall be paid to ensuring gender balance, subject to the situation in the field of research and innovation concerned, in evaluation panels and in bodies such as advisory groups and expert groups. The gender dimension shall be adequately integrated in research and innovation content in strategies, programmes and projects and followed through at all stages of the research cycle. 7 Policy Research and Innovation
3 Objectives for Gender Equality in H2020 Gender balance in Gender balance decision-making and equal processes opportunities in project Gender teams at all dimension in levels research and innovation (R&I) content 8 Policy Research and Innovation
H2020 Work Programme 2016-2017 Gender as a cross-cutting issues is also described in the General Introduction of the H2020 Work Programme : 1.4 Cross-cutting and other key features (…) All applicants are invited to explore whether and how the gender dimension in research content is relevant to their research, including where appropriate specific studies and training. In addition, gender equality is promoted in all parts of Horizon 2020 including gender balance at all levels of personnel involved in projects . Gender equality issues linked to careers are also reinforced in the Excellent Science parts of the Horizon 2020 Work Programme dedicated to the ERC and MSCA. Source: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2016_2017/main/h2020-wp1617-intro_en.pdf 9 Policy Research and Innovation
H2020 Work Programme 2016-2017 Gender as a cross-cutting issues in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Introduction (…) The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions pay particular attention to gender balance . In line with the Charter and Code, all Marie Skłodowska-Curie proposals are encouraged to take appropriate measures to facilitate mobility and counter-act gender-related barriers to it. Equal opportunities are to be ensured in the implementation of the actions by a balanced participation of women and men, both at the level of supported researchers and that of decision-making/supervision/management structure. In research activities where human beings are involved as subjects or end-users, gender differences may exist. In these cases the gender dimension in the research content has to be addressed as an integral part of the proposal to ensure the highest level of scientific quality. As training researchers on gender issues serves the policy objectives of Horizon 2020 and is necessary for the implementation of R&I actions, applicants may include in their proposals such activity. Source: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2016_2017/main/h2020-wp1617-msca_en.pdf 10 Policy Research and Innovation
H2020 Work Programme 2016-2017 Gender in the ERC Work Programme 2016: Objectives and principles of ERC funding Scientific excellence is the sole criterion on the basis of which ERC frontier research grants are awarded The evaluation of ERC grant applications is conducted by peer review panels composed of renowned scientists and scholars selected by the ERC Scientific Council. The panels may be assisted by independent experts working remotely. The ERC's peer review evaluation process has been carefully designed to identify scientific excellence irrespective of the gender, age, nationality or institution of the Principal Investigator and other potential biases, and to take career breaks, as well as unconventional research career paths, into account. The evaluations are monitored to guarantee transparency, fairness and impartiality in the treatment of proposals. Source: https://erc.europa.eu/sites/default/files/document/file/ERC_Work_Programme_2016.pdf 11 Policy Research and Innovation
Objective 1: The Gender Dimension in R&I Content • What does gender dimension mean? • Why is it important to take gender dimension into account? • Methods of sex and gender analysis • Concrete examples and case studies • Further information on the gender dimension in R&I content • The gender dimension in Horizon 2020 projects 12 Research and Innovation
What does gender dimension mean? Integrating the gender dimension in research content means taking into account the biological characteristics of both females and males (sex) and the evolving social and cultural features of women and men, girls and boys (gender). Definitions Sex Gender refers to biological characteristics of refers to the social and cultural women and men, boys and girls, in terms construction of women and men, of of reproductive organs and functions femininity and masculinity, which varies in based on chromosomal complement and time and place, and between cultures. physiology. As such, sex is globally understood as the classification of living beings as male and female, and intersexed. 13 Policy Research and Innovation
What does gender dimension mean? (videos) Video (4m19s): Introduction to Gendered Innovations https://youtu.be/aoGqpvO27QQ 14 Policy Research and Innovation
What does gender dimension mean? Gender Toolkit The toolkit and training packages give the research community practical tools to integrate gender aspects into FP7 research, including equal opportunities for women and men AND the gender dimension of research, thereby contributing to excellence in research. http://www.yellowwindow.be/genderinresearch/ 15 Policy Research and Innovation
What does gender dimension mean? (videos) Video (8m31s): Definition of sex and gender & how sex and gender interact https://youtu.be/nETPIfrIf0A 16 Policy Research and Innovation
Why is it important to take the gender dimension into account? Integrating the gender dimension in R&I � is an added value in terms of excellence, creativity, and business opportunities � helps researchers question gender norms and stereotypes , to rethink standards and reference models � leads to an in-depth understanding of citizens’ needs, behaviours and attitudes. Thus, it enhances the societal relevance of the knowledge, technologies and innovations produced and contributes to the production of goods and services better suited to potential markets. 17 Policy Research and Innovation
Why is it important to take the gender dimension into account? Example: Common Pitfalls in Sampling Conducting clinical trials (or animal studies) in only one or predominantly one sex but generalising results to both sexes. 1. Assuming observed differences between females and males are due to sex (biology) without considering factors intersecting with sex (age, socio- economic status, etc). 2. Relying on meta-analysis to detect sex differences without adequately controlling for differences in participants characteristics, treatment parameters, etc. The following slides show illustrative examples of when the gender dimension has not been fully taken into account. 18 Policy Research and Innovation
Source: https://genderedinnovations.stanford.edu/methods/health.html 19 Policy Research and Innovation
Percentage of articles reporting sex of cells used in the experiments Taylor, K., Vallejo-Giraldo, C., Schaible, N., Zakeri, R., & Miller, V. (2011). Reporting of Sex as a Variable in Cardiovascular Studies using Cultured Cells. Biology of Sex Differences, 2 (11), 1-7. 20 Policy Research and Innovation
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