Knowledge of and sensitivity to the topic of equity and diversity as well as the raising of awareness of (unconscious) bias in science-driven decision-making processes are important when it comes to removing structural barriers and disadvantages, promoting a diversity-sensitive working culture, and bringing about a cultural shift towards a research system that ensures equity and diversity. 

For this reason, it is possible to use the Standard Allowance for Equity and Diversity to fund relevant awareness-raising measures for all researchers involved in the project – irrespective of their gender. The reference to the project is usually made through the participating individuals who are actively involved in the project as researchers. 

The following can be funded, for example:

• Workshops for the acquisition of gender and diversity skills – both for project leaders and for employees in the project/network.
• Gender-sensitive events on the topic of leadership.
• Awareness-raising training for project leaders before the start of the project, focused on the selection and recruitment process for staff to be employed on the project. The requirement for the latter is that for the early start of a measure, a proposal to this effect is submitted to the responsible contact person within the DFG and that the measure is approved based on a plausibility check.
• Awareness-raising events on the topic of bias and on the handling of prejudices/stereotypes in science and the humanities, or specifically in scientific decision-making processes or selection processes.
• Antidiscrimination measures and events, such as workshops on topics such as ableism, anti-Muslim racism, antisemitism, antigypsyism or queer hostility.
• Gender-sensitive events on the topic of leadership or events on the topic of leadership of diverse teams.
• Information events or workshops on the relevance of sex, gender and diversity in research content

Further Information

Further information regarding Funding at a Glance is available here.

Contact persons

Here you will find the right contacts at the DFG Head Office for various matters.