The DFG has granted the SFB Information Density and Linguistic Encoding funds for targeted measures to promote gender equality in science and academia and to help researchers reconcile work and family life.
In order to promote equal opportunities, the SFB collaborates closely with Saarland University’s Equal Opportunities Office as well as the audit family-friendly university, the university’s service office within the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Management Unit for all issues related to the reconciliation of work and family life.
Pursuing the objectives of increasing career qualifications of female researchers working in the network and making jobs more family friendly, the SFB has so far implemented the following measures:
