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Gender Equality Plan
Gender equality means that individuals of all genders have equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities. It is the idea that everyone—regardless of gender—should be treated fairly and have access to the same possibilities in life.
Promoting gender equality helps create a more just and inclusive society.
Efforts toward gender equality aim to remove barriers such as discrimination, stereotypes, and unequal access to resources. These efforts benefit not just women and girls, but people of all genders—including men and non-binary individuals—by creating more balanced, respectful environments.
Ultimately, gender equality is not just a matter of fairness. It’s a fundamental human right and a crucial step toward building a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable future for everyone.
Implementing a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) in a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network is not only encouraged but aligns with Horizon Europe’s requirements for inclusive and responsible research.
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Open Science
Open science is a movement that aims to make scientific research more transparent, accessible, and collaborative. It promotes the idea that knowledge should be shared freely and made available to everyone—scientists, policymakers, and the public alike.
The core principles of open science include open access to publications, open data, open source software, and open collaboration. By removing barriers to information, open science helps accelerate discovery, improve the quality and reproducibility of research, and foster innovation across disciplines.
Open science also encourages researchers to share their methods, results, and data early and openly, allowing others to build on their work. This creates a more efficient and inclusive research environment where diverse perspectives can contribute to solving complex global challenges.
In essence, open science is about making the scientific process more democratic, accountable, and impactful. It supports a future where scientific knowledge is a shared resource that benefits all of society.
–> Passport for Open Science (A practical guide for PhD Students)
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MSCA Green Charter
The MSCA Green Charter promotes the sustainable implementation of research activities. This is in line with the goals of the European Green Deal, which aims to make Europe’s economy sustainable.
The MSCA Green Charter is a code of good practice for individuals and institutions who are in receipt of MSCA funding. All participants are expected to adhere to the Green Charter on a “best effort” basis and to commit to as many of its provisions as possible during the implementation of their projects.
Among these codes of conduct and best practices are measures such as:
- Reduce, reuse and recycle
- Use low-emission forms of transport
- Promote teleconferencing whenever possible
- Develop awareness on environmental sustainability