Active promotion of gender equality and diversity is an overarching strategic goal at the Leibniz Association, and is enshrined in its statutes.

It is based on the conviction that discrimination in any form goes against the fundamental principle of science and research – to seek out new questions that have not been asked before, and build on existing talents and knowledge. For science to take part in a constructive dialogue and exchange with society, it needs researchers who reflect society’s wide range of experiences, life situations and ideas. The Leibniz Association uses a number of different instruments to support the Leibniz Institutes in their efforts to achieve this aim.

  1. Guidelines and processes

    As early as 2008, the Leibniz Association became the first non-university research organisation to adopt the Research-Oriented Standards on Gender Equality of the German Research Foundation (DFG). And in 2016, it added its own Leibniz Equality Standards.

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  2. Combining caring responsibilities with an (academic) career

    The Leibniz Association helps its institutions introduce appropriate measures to create better conditions for combining work and family.

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  3. Equality in academic leadership positions

    The aim of equal opportunities activities within the Leibniz Association is to guarantee equal opportunities and prospects to men and women when it comes to realising their individual career goals.

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  4. Equal opportunities in staff development

    Special funding programmes aim to reduce the drop-out rates for highly qualified women postdocs.

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  5. Cultural change through diversity

    Diversity in the sense of diverse, interdisciplinary research questions and approaches is a central and particular characteristic of the Leibniz Association.

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Kontakt
Dr Alexandra Schweiger
Leibniz Association
Chausseestraße 111
10115 Berlin
T +49 30 206049 617
schweiger@leibniz-gemeinschaft.de
Kontakt
Dr Julia Schmid
Leibniz Association
Chausseestraße 111
10115 Berlin
T +49 30 206049 618
schmid@leibniz-gemeinschaft.de