A new prize recognising academic and research organisations driving the change towards gender equality in research and innovation.
This new award is the European Commission's initiative to recognise and celebrate the outstanding results achieved in the implementation of gender equality by academic and research organisations.
The application process to this first edition of the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions is now open. Deadline for applications is 13 October 2022 at 17.00 (CET).
There are 3 prize categories:
Sustainable Gender Equality Champions
Organisations that can demonstrate a significant and sustained record of activity and a high level of achievement through the implementation of their Gender Equality Plan.
Newcomer Gender Equality Champions
Organisations that have recently started implementing a Gender Equality Plan and can demonstrate the most progress in its implementation and achieved results.
Inclusive Gender Equality Champions
Organisations that have developed the most innovative inclusive Gender Equality Plan addressing intersections with other social categories such as ethnicity, social origin, sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTI+) or disability.
Applicants can only apply to 1 of these 3 categories. Each prize winner will receive €100,000.
The prize is open to universities, higher education institutions, and research performing organisations (public or private) established in an EU country or a Horizon Europe Associated Country.