FEMLEAD: Fostering FeMale participation and LEADership in open science initiatives

Description

FEMLEAD (Fostering FeMale participation and LEADership in open science initiatives) is an Erasmus+ KA220 Higher Education partnership (2024-1-FR01-KA220-HED-000244364), running 01/11/2024–31/10/2027 and coordinated by Université de Montpellier (FR).

FEMLEAD introduces a new model for HEIs to reduce the gender gap in STEM, using a multi-stakeholder approach to advance Open Science practices and STEM initiatives, and promoting gender diversity, inclusivity and systematisation. It delivers a Virtual Learning Lab on inclusive gender methodologies in R&I; Open Science Fairs and Info Days showcasing female achievement in STEM; and Gender Policy Recommendations with Gender Equality Implementation Plans for HEIs.

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. Project No. 2024-1-FR01-KA220-HED-000244364.