Hot spot ―Women and Science―

Abstract

The European Union at the service of its citizens must, in line with its general priciples, set itself objectives regarding equal opportunities for men and women in the field of scientific research. Women are currently under-represented in this field: the aim is therefore to encourage women to take part in European research. To achieve this, efforts will have to be made at European and Member State level. Member States.

As part of its information policy, the Commission will also seek to ensure that women are informed about the schemes and programmes intended to increase their participation in scientific research. The Commission undertakes to make significant efforts to increase women’s participation in Community reserch programmes 4; the overall objective is to achieve for women at least a 40% representation, on average throughout the 5th Framework Programme, in Marie Curie scholarships, a dvisory groups and assessment panels.

A sector and a working group on“Women and science” has been set up within the Commission to coordinate action to promote women in European research.