A gender neutral process?

A qualitative study of the evaluation of research grant applications 2014

The Swedish Research Council’s gender equality observations aim to investigate the Council’s evaluation process from a gender equality perspective and to identify particular points where improvements can be made. In this report the authors shed light on the various elements of the process and follow up its development since the previous observation study.

An overall conclusion from the observations is that when various informal structures or unstated assessment criteria influence the process, this has an adverse effect on gender equality. To minimise the impact of these, the authors propose a greater formalisation of the process.

MORE WITHIN THE SAME SUBJECT AREA

  1. How we are preparing for the new mandates in the Government’s research bill

    The Government’s bill on research and innovation includes proposals for many new assignments for the Swedish Research Council. These involve both major initiatives and smaller assignments or reinforcements.

  2. Responsible internationalisation – a whole-of-government approach for research security

    Sweden’s Research and Innovation Office in Brussels (SWERI) is pleased to invite you to our IGLO Open event: Responsible internationalisation – a whole-of-government approach for research security.

  3. Presentation of final report from the EU initiative Mutual Learning Exercise on public engagement

    The Mutual Learning Exercise, MLE, on Public Engagement (PE) is an EU initiative, exploring how citizens can become more engaged and involved in research and innovation. The MLE final report will be presented at an open seminar in Brussels. Welcome t...