The European Commission will adopt a plan dedicated to supporting women in research and innovation next year, according to Ekaterina Zaharieva, the commissioner responsible for start-ups, research, and innovation.
“The action plan will propose measures addressing the specific needs of women in research and innovation,” she said during a workshop organised on November 5 by STOA, the European Parliament’s science and technology advisory panel.
“It will help make our universities, labs, and start-ups safe from harassment and gender-based violence. It will support women who want to choose both a family and a scientific career, and will increase support to women-led start-ups and scale-ups.”
A call for evidence to inform the development of the plan will be issued by the end of 2025.
Although women account for nearly half of doctoral graduates, gender disparities persist in the research and innovation sectors. The upcoming action plan aims to address these inequalities and promote a more inclusive environment for women scientists and innovators.
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