Training for NCPs in H /10/2016 Center of International Projects Chișinău, Moldova. Gender Aspects in Horizon 2020

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1 Training for NCPs in H /10/2016 Center of International Projects Chișinău, Moldova Gender Aspects in Horizon 2020 The Brussels Enterprise Agency NCP Academy Partner the Brussels Enterprise Agency NCP Academy helps NCPs Through a new and integrated high quality training of Horizon 2020 advisors, including training courses on cross-cutting aspects Both on-site and webinars By bringing together NCP Coordinators and NCPs for Legal & Financial aspects of H2020 to share knowledge and best practices Therefore contributing to further professionalisation of NCP services across Europe simplify access to H2020 calls This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme the Brussels Enterprise Agency

2 Who am I to talk about this? How I contribute to this training Legal & Financial NCP, member of expert group (Common Legal Services) Previously NCP Coordinator, PC member (Climate & Energy)- tvl@impulse.irisnet.be the Brussels Enterprise Agency 2017 A second affiliation President of Belgian Women in Science association: aim to achieving equal participation of women and men, diversity promotes scientific excellence events, mentoring and projects in French, Dutch & English 2

3 What will we achieve today Understand the context Know the legal requirements Identify gender-flagged topics The added value of gendered research and innovation Tips and tools to write a gender-conscious proposal 6 What am I talking about Sex refers to biological qualities characteristic of women and men. Classification of living things as male, female and inter-sexed Gender, a socio-cultural process, refers to cultural and social attitudes that together shape and sanction "feminine" and "masculine" behaviors, products, technologies, environments, and knowledge 8 3

4 Sex or gender analysis? Sex Differences in Drivers Needs : biological differences between women and men that are important in automotive design (ex women s potential to be pregnant/seatbelts, differences overall weight/airbags) Gender Differences in Drivers Needs how women and men use vehicles differently because of gender relations (ex women typically perform more childcare more likely to transport children in vehicles) 9 Sex and gender factors interact An observed difference between men and women rarely involves only sex and not gender Gender rarely operates outside of the context of sex Osteoporosis risk is not only related to biological sex but may also result in part from gendered behaviours (diet, sun exposure, weight-bearing exercise) 10 4

5 Embrace complexity The nature of interactions between gender and sex varies depending on the research question and other factors (socioeconomic status, geographic location, lifestyle ) In some cultures, differences in rates of education between boys and girls are influenced by biological sex differences (lack clean latrines at puberty) 11 An enriched analysis How agricultural workers are exposed to chemicals: sex + socioeconomics + gendered division of labour + geographical location interact in determining this Potential effects of environmental chemicals on human reproductive health have been studied mainly in men New research field: design experiments to close the knowledge gap 12 5

6 Overcome reluctancy Your client may find this Embarrassing Annoying Pointless Difficult New Inappropriate For feminists only Anecdotic Address the case and give them at least 5 reasons to be interested 13 Strategic Approaches in H2020 Increase gender balance in research teams Currently: increase women's participation at all levels Promote gender equality in decisiontaking Increase gender balance in Institutions Increase gender knowledge Stimulate excellence in science and technology by integrating sex and gender analysis into research 6

7 Gender balance: not new 1999 (sic!) FP5 European Commission commits to develop a coherent approach towards promoting women in research financed by the European Union Aim: achieve at least a 40% representation of women in Marie Curie fellowships, Advisory Groups, Assessment Panels and Monitoring Panels of FP5 Limited evolution since Between 2000 and 2013 FP6 starts FP7 ends Target 40% for all groups, panels, committees and projects Target, not compulsory, not quota 7

8 Actual figures FP7 Overall participants 26,95% women in funded projects Contact persons for scientific aspects 21% Fellow of Marie Curie actions 36,5% ERC grant holders 25% Starting & 13% Advanced ERC panels members 31% Starting & 25% Advanced Registered evaluation experts 40,5% 14 Thematic advisory groups 33% Programme Committees members 38% ERC Scientific Council 32% European Research Area Board 45,5% Disparities (thematic, seniority) & we are not there yet! H2020 fine-tuning Promotion of gender equality in research and innovation Gender balance in research teams at all levels Aim: achieve at least a 40% representation of the underrepresented in each group and panel, 50% in advisory groups Each group includes at least one expert with gender expertise, all gender experts meet regularly (self-learning mechanism) 8

9 H2020 monitoring - 1 Gender dimension in funded projects (non flagged topics) H2020 monitoring - 2 Gender dimension in funded projects (flagged topics) Serious room for improvement for proposers, evaluators & the EC/Agencies 9

10 H2020 Monitoring Report indicators defined % women participants in projects % women project coordinators % women in advisory groups, experts groups, evaluation panels, experts, etc % projects taking into account gender dimension in R&I content Only 1 set of data currently available 21 Recommendations Explain why gender matters in your area (added value creativity, excellence, return on investment) Make it explicit Build on existing knowledge on gender and indicate which new gender aspects should be explored Gender implies a multi-disciplinary approach Include gender in the impact statement (impact boys & girls, women & men, gender relations, socioeconomic positions, status women & men ) 10

11 Topics with a gender wording Work programmes Topics in WP Topics with gender wording EXCELLENT SCIENCE Future and emerging technologies 11 2 European Research Infrastructures (including e-infrastructures) 15 2 INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP Leadership in eanbling and industrial technologies Access to Risk Finance 1 1 Innovation in SMEs 21 0 SOCIETAL CHALLENGES Health, demographic change and well-being Food security, agriculture, water research and the bioeconomy Secure, clean and efficient energy (incl. samrt cities) 61 5 Smart, green and integrated transport Climate action, environment, resource efficiency and raw materials 29 2 Europe in a changing world - inclusive, innovatibe and reflective societies Secure societies - Protecting freedom and security of Europe and its citizen 30 4 Spreading excellence and widening participation 5 0 Cross-cutting activities 43 4 Science with a for society TOTAL SCREENED % topics include gender wording 23 Climate topic with gender SC pathway toward decarbonisation / managing technology transition Implications of deep decarbonisation on various social groups (including gender aspects) Possibly: reliance on domestic renewable energy sources & women s role in energy economies & behaviour changes Great opportunity for multi-disciplinary research, true integration of social sciences and humanities (SSH) 24 11

12 Topics promoting gender equality funding min-max budget topic budget Deadline 30/08/2016 scheme [mio ] [mio ] ERA-NET Promoting Gender equality in H2020 and the ERA SwafS Cofund Swafs Support to research organisations to implement gender equality plans CSA Swafs Networking of National representatives and resources centres on Gender in R&I CSA Deadline 30/08/2017 Swafs Support to research organisations to implement gender equality plans CSA Swafs European Community of Practice to support institutional change CSA H2020 specific emphasis NCP Coordinators are responsible for gender equality issues and will help applicants/direct them to useful resources Consult and ask your NCP Coordinator! 12

13 H2020 specific emphasis Gender awareness training can be an eligible activity of projects Specific gender studies too Follow usual rules i.e. in connection with the action, necessary for the action, foreseen in budget, actually incurred during action Include this it at proposal stage if relevant! Tips for proposers Check if gender dimension is mentioned in topic unities/h2020/ftags/gender.html#c,topics=flags/s/gender/1/1&+calld eadlin If mentioned, it MUST be addressed 28 13

14 Tips for proposers Read the WP Introduction for hints 29 Tips for proposers Get thematic advice and ideas from the Advisory Group on Gender ail.groupdetaildoc&id=18892&no=1 Climate: consider gendered social roles, communication practices, power issues - Raw materials: attitudes toward recycling 30 14

15 The ultimate counter-example Internet of things / emergency mobile assistance for elderly : Device not only in pockets (men) but also in purse (women) Why bother? No choice Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme Beware : legal constraint Submitting a proposal means that Partners accept and will comply with gender-related requirements defined by the EC BeWiSe & impulse.brussels 15

16 Legal Requirements from the Grant Agreement Best efforts obligation + Risk of grant reduction If balanced participation is not achieved in the project team despite active efforts : explain why in first and final technical reports Concrete measures Check the annotated Grant Agreement Ask your Legal & Financial NCP / NCP Coordinator for a refresh 16

17 Other legal requirement Selection panels/committees should bring together diverse expertise and competences and have an adequate gender balance Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs should not be penalised Employers and/or funders should aim for a representative gender balance at all levels of staff Equal opportunity policy at all careers stages without taking precedence over quality and competence criteria To ensure equal treatment, selection and evaluation committees should have an adequate gender balance Suggestions for all Partners Best efforts obligation + Risk of grant reduction Remind your organisation Keep documentation on measures taken 17

18 The value of gendered innovation Add value to research and engineering by ensuring excellence and quality in outcomes and by enhancing sustainability Add value to society by making research more responsive to social needs Add value to business by developing new ideas, patents, technology Consider both women and men as end users / customers Source: Schiebinger, L., Klinge, I., Sánchez de Madariaga, I., Schraudner, M., and Stefanick, M. (Eds.) ( ). Gendered Innovations in Science, Health & Medicine, Engineering, and Environment (genderedinnovations.stanford.edu). 37 At all stages Policy makers, funding agencies, technology transfer bodies, start-ups, SMEs 38 18

19 Example Health/Biomedical Including female animals in studies that affect both sexes can generate new knowledge (ex traumatic brain injury hormonal regulation of immune system treatment auto-immune diseases) 39 Example Transport/Mobility Innovative way to research public transportation (fine-tuning data gathering/statistics, doing gender analysis based on new concepts such as trip chaining provide more suitable public transportation for women 40 19

20 Example Engineering Modelling women s & men s thoraxes to obtain anthropometric data develop and sell specific tests Envisage women & men as end-users with various needs/characteristics 41 At proposal stage Technical annex Excellence : gender research dimension Administrative part - Section 4 : gender balance in team 20

21 Gender and evaluation How evaluators handle ex aequo proposals Proposals addressing topics not covered by more highly ranked proposals 1st Then Excellence (for Innovation Actions & SME instrument: Impact before Excellence) Then Then Then Then Impact Size of budget reserved for SME Gender balance amongst the personnel named in the proposal Other criteria to be considered if needed Gender aspects in H impulse.brussels

22 All Proposers & Beneficiaries have An obligation to aim for gender equality Extra incentive Ex-aequo proposals: good gender balance ranked higher 22

23 Obvious for researchers Contribute to gendered innovation Might be interested Contribute to gender equality 23

24 5 reasons to be interested in gender aspects your proposal could be ranked higher gendered innovations can open new markets diversity is a source of excellence researchers are curious by nature last but not least: you have to comply with H2020 rules on gender 24