EC receives 29 proposals for next Gender Equality Champions award

The European Commission has received 29 proposals from research organisations to become the next Gender Equality Champions.

Half of the submissions fall under the ‘Newcomers’ category, showcasing recent progress in implementing a first Gender Equality Plan. According to the Commission, this reflects growing momentum toward a more inclusive research and innovation landscape. The applicant pool is also geographically diverse, with submissions from 13 EU and Associated Countries to Horizon Europe.

Applicants are competing for a €100,000 award, but also for the opportunity to join the group of 11 champions awarded since 2022, who are driving change in research and innovation. The proposals will be carefully evaluated by independent experts. The EC expects to announce the winners in 2026.

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