Policy proposals to promote inclusion of caregivers in the research funding system: a call for change

Isabel L Torres, Rayven-Nikkita Collins, Anaelle Hertz and Martta Liukkonen

No n473p, SocArXiv from Center for Open Science

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has unmasked a deeply flawed research funding system riddled by inequitable policies, biased evaluations, and a lack of transparency and accountability. While most scientists were affected by the pandemic to some extent, evidence shows that women with caregiving responsibilities were disproportionately impacted, with long-term effects on their careers. However, despite calls for change by scientists globally, whose careers depend largely on funding success, decision-makers have made little to no effort to reform a funding system that marginalises a large proportion of researchers, including women, and especially mothers. Here, we propose a set of specific and actionable policies to promote inclusion of caregivers and close the gender gap in research funding.

Date: 2023-02-24
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