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Tom Kuczynski
Science, Innovation and Digital
EU Delegation to Japan
EU policies and instruments to promote gender equality
in research & innovation
2019 European Innovation Day 31 October
Contents
I. Gender Equality Strategy in R&I policy in the EU
II. Gender Equality in Horizon 2020
Gender Equality Plans
III. Horizon Europe
I. Gender Equality strategy in the European R&I Policy
Policy context
Core value of the European Union (Art. 2 & 3 Treaty, 8 TFEU)
Directives on Gender Equality on the labour market
EC Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality 2016-2019
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Priority of the European Research Area (ERA)
Council Conclusions of 1 December 2015 on Advancing Gender Equality in the ERA
Horizon 2020: Cross-cutting issue + dedicated funding (SwafS)
1999-2019: 20 years of EU action for Gender Equality in R&I
Series of policy events/actions organised through 2019
Finnish Presidency Conference (23-24 October 2019)
Stocktaking of 20 years of Gender Equality in Research and
Innovation supported by the EC
Strengthened European Research Area
Revision of EC Strategic engagement for Gender Equality
II. Gender Equality in Horizon 2020
Gender Equality as a cross-cutting issue
Gender Equality in the SwafS work programme
Gender Equality Plans
The promotion of gender equality, including the integration of the gender dimension in research and innovation content, is enshrined in the three core documents of Horizon 2020:
Horizon 2020 Regulation: Article 14 Cross-cutting issues (gender is one among ca.15 cross-cutting issues) "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;" Article 16, specifically dedicated to 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 R&I content in strategies, programmes and projects and followed through at all stages of the research cycle".
Rules for participation
Specific Programme implementing Horizon 2020
3 Objectives for Gender Equality in Horizon 2020
Gender balance in decision-making
processes Gender balance
and equal opportunities in project teams at all levels Gender dimension
in research and innovation (R&I)
content
Why is it important to take the gender dimension into account?
Integrating the sex and gender analysis in R&I
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 women and men citizens’
needs, behaviours, attitudes and interests
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
Gender Equality in the Horizon 2020
Science with and for Society (SwafS)
work programme
The move towards institutional change
FP6 2002-2006
Gender action plans in projects
FP7 2007-2013 Structural change
2009: ERA in Lisbon Treaty 2012 ERA Communication
H2020 2014-2020 Gender equality plans
ERA Roadmap National Action Plans
Evolution of the GEP topics
From conceptualisation and debate, to implementation within partner universities and research organisations (RPOs & RFOs)
Increasing importance given to:
• Analysing the situation in light of national and EU policy/legal context
(and involving national authorities)
• Long term support from highest level management and active role of middle management
• Sustainability
• Monitoring/evaluation with targets and indicators
• Creating communities of practice
• Developing gender knowledge
• Building on lessons learned and good practices
The GEAR Tool
http://eige.europa.eu/gender-mainstreaming/toolkits/gear
• Co-produced by European Institute for Gender Equality and Directorate-General for R&I
• Step-by-step guidance for implementing GEPs in RPOs
• Action toolbox: 10 key themes to consider in a GEP
• Concrete examples of good practices, building on GEP projects funded under FP7 and H2020
Gender topics in SwafS WP 2019-2020
SwafS-09-2019: Support research organisations to implement gender equality plans (CSA)
SwafS-11-2019: Scenarios for an award/certification system for gender equality in research organisations and universities in Europe (RIA)
SwafS-12-2019: The gender perspective of science, technology & innovation (STI) in dialogue with third countries (RIA)
SwafS-09-2020: Support research organisations to implement gender equality plans
SwafS-25-2020: Gender-based violence in research organisations and universities
SwafS-26-2020: Innovators of the future: bridging the gender gap
III. Horizon Europe
Gender Equality in the EC’s Horizon Europe proposal
• Remains a high priority: Art. 6.9 of the Framework Regulation sets legal basis
• Gender mainstreaming across the Programme, as per Article 6.9 and Recital 28
• Dedicated funding for gender equality in R&I policy initiatives under
'Strengthening the ERA’ / 'Reforming and enhancing the European R&I system'
+ Broad line: 'Supporting gender equality in scientific careers and in decision
making, as well as the integration of the gender dimension in research and
innovation content'
+ in Broad line: '(…) supporting the modernisation of universities and other
research and innovation organisations, through gender equality plans and
comprehensive approaches to institutional changes.(…)'
Strategic Plan for implementing Horizon Europe
The Strategic Plan will prepare the content in the work programmes and calls for proposals for the first four years.
Strategic orientation for R&I support, expected impacts
Partnerships and missions
Areas for international cooperation
Issues such as:
•Balance between research and innovation
•Social Sciences and Humanities
•Key Enabling Technologies and strategic value chains
•Gender
•Ethics and integrity
•Dissemination and exploitation
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Mission areas
Adaptation to climate change, including
societal transformation
Cancer
Healthy oceans,
seas, coastal
and inland
waters
Soil health and food
Climate-neutral and smart cities
Composition of Mission Board has been announced on 30 July 2019: 45.33% women
http://ec.europa.eu/research/swafs/index.cfm?pg=policy&lib=gender
SwafS - Gender Equality policy page
https://ec.europa.eu/research/swafs/index.cfm?pg=library&lib=gender_equality
Publications
Participant Portal: Gender as a cross-cutting issue
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/docs
/h2020-funding-guide/cross-cutting-
issues/gender_en.htm
… is part of the "H2020 Online Manual" on the Participant Portal
The section on "Gender equality" offers definitions and explanations as well as links to further information
