Consulting for Applications

Integrating gender and diversity consistently into DFG proposals

Are you planning to submit a proposal to the DFG for a coordinated program, such as a Collaborative Research Centre, Priority Programme, Research Unit, Transregio or Research Training Group? If so, we can support you with your proposal and answer any questions you may have about gender equity and diversity in the proposal process.

Our consulting services are focused on proposal concepts that competently and consistently integrate gender equity and diversity. The aim is to support you in considering equal opportunities in a variety of dimensions from the first draft to continuation proposals. This is essential for the approval of research projects. Do you have further questions or need more detailed information? Please contact us for a consulting session.

Key topics of the consulting services for applications

  • career development of female scientists
  • measures to promote diversity, including further dimensions of diversity
  • measures to promote awareness of equal opportunities and diversity for all status groups
  • measures to achieve a work-life balance between academic work and family life

Consulting services throughout the application process

  • conceptual development of a university-specific equal opportunities and diversity concept
  • feedback on the proposal text, including recommendations for gender- and diversity-sensitive wording
  • feedback and briefing for the review session, participation in the review session
  • referral counselling on specific topics