1. Purpose

This GEP aims to promote gender equality within our research activities, project teams, and organizational structure while meeting funding requirements and research ethics standards.

2. Key Areas and Actions

2.1 Research Team Composition

• Ensure gender-balanced research teams
• Equal opportunities in project leadership
• Balanced representation in expert panels and advisory boards
• Fair distribution of research responsibilities

2.2 Research Design and Implementation

• Include gender perspective in research methodologies
• Gender-balanced participant recruitment
• Gender-sensitive data collection and analysis
• Equal visibility in research publications and presentations

2.3 Work Environment

• Flexible research schedules
• Support for researchers with care responsibilities
• Equal access to resources and facilities
• Fair allocation of research funding

2.4 Career Development

• Mentoring for early-career researchers
• Equal access to training opportunities
• Support for conference attendance
• Fair authorship practices

2.5 Anti-Discrimination Measures

• Clear reporting procedures
• Protection for whistleblowers
• Regular team climate assessments
• Conflict resolution mechanisms

3. Implementation

Year 1 (2024)

• Collect baseline data
• Review current practices
• Update research protocols
• Start mentoring program

Year 2-3 (2025-2026)

• Implement changes
• Monitor progress
• Adjust as needed
• Report on outcomes

4. Monitoring

• Track gender balance in research teams
• Monitor project leadership distribution
• Review publication authorship
• Survey team satisfaction

5. Resources

• Training budget
• Administrative support
• External expertise when needed
• Documentation tools

6. Responsibility

• Research Director oversight
• Project leaders implementation
• Regular team feedback
• Annual review and updates