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Fostering INCLUsive biomeDicine gEps in research and higher education institutions

Project description

Promoting gender equality in biomedical research structures

The field of biomedical research and innovation faces distinct challenges, underscoring the need for intersectional gender equality interventions. With this in mind, the EU-funded INCLUDE project aims to advance gender equality and inclusiveness by co-designing, implementing and evaluating innovative Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in public and private biomedical research organisations. Through intersectional and intersectoral approaches, the project will assess existing GEPs and data collection methods to pinpoint areas for improvement. It will map effective practices and evaluate partners’ competencies, informing the design of inclusive GEP pilot actions. INCLUDE will also offer tailored training programmes, collaborative learning initiatives and thematic hubs to build capacity and promote knowledge sharing across the sector.

Objective

The BioMedical Research and Innovation (R&I) sector is characterised by specific challenges, emphasising the need for intersectional gender equality interventions with the potential to benefit health and wellbeing in society. The INCLUDE project drives institutional change towards gender equality and inclusiveness by co-designing, implementing, and evaluating innovative measures to advance Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) within seven public BioMedical Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) and one private Research and Technology Organization (RTO) using intersectional and intersectoral approaches. A geographically inclusive consortium covers 2 EU Member States and 6 Widening countries, in Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Europe, with more and less advanced policy frameworks.
INCLUDE conducts a comprehensive analysis of GEPs and data collection practices already in place, identifying areas for improvement and potential challenges. The analysis, alongside a mapping of good practices and tools, and the identification of the competencies and learning needs of implementing partners, will inform the co-design of inclusive GEP pilot actions to improve intersectional gender equality. Substantial operationalization of intersectionality is enshrined in the consortium composition comprising scholars and activists who possess significant knowledge, expertise, and specialised tools for implementing an intersectional approach.
Tailored training programs and collaborative learning initiatives, the establishment of thematic hubs, a mentoring scheme, and study visits will ensure that internal capacities are fostered, and knowledge sharing is promoted. INCLUDE places emphasis on the long-term sustainability of an intersectional approach to GEPs through the elaboration of detailed sustainability plans and the strengthening of partnerships with the local innovation ecosystems, while promoting and multiplying networking efforts through the INCLUDE toolkit, CoP and Manifesto.

Coordinator

SMART VENICE SRL
Net EU contribution
€ 166 625,00
Address
SESTIERE CANNAREGIO 969
30121 Venezia
Italy

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Region
Nord-Est Veneto Venezia
Activity type
Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
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Total cost
€ 166 625,00

Participants (10)