Indo-German Research Day

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Despite discussions, policies and special initiatives, gender equality in research is far from achieved. In the panel we will discuss experiences, institutional, national and international perspectives on the topic. Get insights into global studies on reducing the gender gap in science and the need for institutions to look beyond gender equality in recruitment and careers.

Germany and India offer manifold funding opportunities for international researchers ranging from short term research stays to full PhDs and Post-Doctoral research. Find out more about the funding schemes by the German and Indian Government, gain insights into the application procedures and get your questions answered.

The covid-19 crisis highlights the importance of communication for science literacy, for creating public trust in science and evidence-based decision making. Experts on the panel will discuss how science communication has transitioned in the pandemic, the current trends and need for participative science communication.

Despite agreements for transformative open access, it is reported that 85% of the research outputs in the world are still behind paywalls inhibiting easy access for researchers. Experts will discuss the current discourse on open access, policies and initiatives taken to enable open access to researchers and citizens alike.