Inclusive Gender Equality Champions
The EU Award for Gender Equality Champions is a recognition prize scheme designed to boost and complement the requirement for higher education establishments, research organizations, and public bodies applying to Horizon Europe to have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) in place. This award scheme aims to advance inclusive gender equality plans and policies within the framework of the new European Research Area (ERA) Policy Agenda. It also serves as an enabler for the transformation agenda for universities, aligning with the European Education Area (EEA) and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA, Bologna process).
Who is Funded
The "EU Award for Gender Equality Champions" is dedicated to recognizing academic and research organizations that demonstrate outstanding commitment and achievements in promoting gender equality. The program primarily targets institutions within the European research and higher education landscape, aiming to foster a more inclusive European Research Area.
What is Funded
The "EU Award for Gender Equality Champions" specifically funds initiatives and achievements related to gender equality within academic and research organizations, recognizing efforts across various stages of Gender Equality Plan implementation. The award is a recognition prize, focusing on the outcomes and impacts of implemented Gender Equality Plans.
Type and Scope of Funding
The EU Award for Gender Equality Champions is a recognition prize, providing a fixed monetary award to winners in each category. The total budget for the prize encompasses awards from both the 2024 and 2025 budgets, with no specific project duration as it is a prize for past achievements.
Conditions and Requirements
Applicants for the EU Award for Gender Equality Champions must adhere to specific conditions for admissibility, eligibility, and evaluation, as detailed in the comprehensive Rules of Contest. These rules govern the submission process, participant requirements, and criteria for award.
Application Procedure
The application process for the "EU Award for Gender Equality Champions" involves electronic submission through a dedicated system, with evaluation based on predefined award criteria by a jury. Important timelines for submission and evaluation are also specified.
Legal Basis
The "EU Award for Gender Equality Champions" is established and governed by a comprehensive set of legal and policy documents under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme, ensuring its legitimacy and guiding its operational framework. These foundational texts define the program's mandate, implementation rules, and accessibility of official information.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
100,000 €
Allocated Budget:
0.8 million €
Deadline:
18.06.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Prizes And Competitions
Region:
Unknown
Sectors:
Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training
Beneficiaries:
Academic and research organizations
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Provider
Program Level:
European Union
Funding Body:
European Commission
Managed By:
Unknown
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