Overview
The SPP 2176 is committed to promoting equality and diversity in academia. With the equality funds provided by the DFG, we support individual and collective initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive research environment.
What We Support
Individual Support Measures
Through several calls for proposals, we have funded a range of personal career-enhancing activities, such as:
- Career development coaching
- Professional training and qualifications
- Funding for support staff to reduce researchers’ administrative workload (female parents)
Cross-Group and Structural Measures
Our structural equality initiatives include:
- Establishment of a Gender Equality Coordination Office within SPP 2176
- Support of Gender and Diversity Consulting at the University
- Awareness and training activities across the program
- Information emails to researchers about local equality offices and opportunities at their universities
Our Past & Upcoming Equality Events
Scientific Writing for Female Researchers: Towards Organization and Motivation
29.11.2023 – 30.11.2023
Interested in Applying for Equality Support?
Would you like to apply for support in one of the following areas?
- Diversity and sensitivity
- Career development
- Awareness raising
- Balancing research and family life
Here’s how to apply:
- Read the DFG guidelines: https://www.dfg.de/en/basics-topics/basics-and-principles-of-funding/equal-opportunities/applicants-funding-recipients/standard-allowance
- Contact us and discuss your idea at: fellows@iranhighlands.com
- Submit your proposal – as discussed with us individually.
Recommended Reading
- Herr, V.-I. & Speer, M. (2025). Wenn die letzte Frau den Raum verlässt. Was Männer wirklich über Frauen denken. Berlin: Ullstein.
- Donald, A. (2023). Not Just for the Boys: Why We Need More Women in Science. Oxford University Press.
- Zucco, A. (2022). Women in Academic Careers. WSI Blog. Read online: https://www.wsi.de/de/blog-17857-frauen-in-der-akademischen-laufbahn-40520.htm
- Schöler, L. (2024). Beklaute Frauen. Penguin Verlag.
Further Resources
- DFG: Equality in Research Funding (Link)
- German Council of Science and Humanities: Gender Equality in Science (Link)
- Zia: Visible Women in Science (Link)
- Frauen Verbinden: Women Leading Across Industries (Link)
- Together Against Sexism: Support for Those Affected (Link)
- Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (FADA): Advice and Protection (Link)
Equality Contacts at Participating Universities
For local contacts and equality offices at the universities participating in the SPP, see:
Freie Universität Berlin:
EN: https://www.fu-berlin.de/beratung/index.html
DE: https://www.fu-berlin.de/en/beratung/index.html
Universität Köln:
DE: https://vielfalt.uni-koeln.de/beratung
EN: https://vielfalt.uni-koeln.de/en/counselling-centres
Universität Bamberg:
Universität Marburg:
DE: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/universitaet/profil/universitaetskultur/gleichstellung-diversitaet
Universität Konstanz:
DE: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/gleichstellungsreferat/
EN: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/en/equalopportunities/
Universität Münster:
DE: https://www.uni-muenster.de/Gleichstellung/
EN: https://www.uni-muenster.de/Gleichstellung/en/index.html
Deutsches Bergbau-Museum:
DE: https://www.bergbaumuseum.de/museum/services/gleichstellung