Hannover Medical School offers workshops, individual coaching, childcare, and counseling within DFG Research Units.

Through the numerous DFG-funded collaborative projects, significant funds in the form of equal opportunities allowances are allocated to Hannover Medical School each year. By pooling these equal opportunities allowances (see DFG form 52.14 – 10/11) and establishing a coordination, Hanover Medical School offers a program with individual components which benefits everyone.

We are happy to consider ideas and suggestions for specific measures from female researchers and consortium spokespersons.

Background:

The DFG provides funding for equality measures, which can be requested by research units to strengthen their activities in this area (see, for example, DFG form 60.09 – 5/10).

These funds are intended to be used to:

• Increase the number of female researchers at the project leadership level,
• Support young female researchers working in the research unit in advancing their academic careers, and
• Make the workplace "science" more family-friendly.