Integrating a gender perspective in research is no longer an option, but a requirement
02 10 2025
Those interested in research work are encouraged to read the announcement from the National Contact Point (KPK), which emphasizes that integrating a gender dimension into research and innovation is currently a mandatory, not optional, principle. Only projects specifically exempted by the European Commission may be exempt from this requirement.
The KPK has also published a guide: “How to Integrate a Gender Dimension into Projects,” which aims to support scientists in planning, implementing, and evaluating projects with a gender perspective. This publication provides practical step-by-step instructions on how to implement a gender dimension into a project – from the proposal preparation phase to the analysis of results.
Taking a gender perspective into account:
- Improves the quality of research – it enables better capture of social and biological differences, which translates into more accurate and universal results,
- Increases societal impact – the results of research, services, and technologies are more tailored to diverse users,
- Fosters innovation and creativity – it broadens the scope of research and can lead to the discovery of new problem areas.
The full text of the announcement is available (in Polish) here.
The guide for project teams, “How to integrate the gender dimension into Horizon Europe projects?“, can be downloaded here (avaliable in Polish).