Horizon Europe gender equality plans must be ‘ongoing process’

European Commission publishes details on forthcoming requirements for applicants for EU R&D funding

Gender equality plans that universities and other bodies must create to receive funding from the EU’s Horizon Europe R&D programme should be part of “an ongoing process of sustainable change” on equality for organisations, according to the European Commission.

Starting in 2022, plans will be required from public bodies, higher education institutions and research organisations in the EU or countries associated to Horizon Europe. They are intended to help Europe achieve greater gender equality in general across research and innovation activities.