UiB is announcing support for diversity and equality initiatives, see a translation of the announcement letter below.
Initiatives for which support is being sought must be in line with the GenderAct2 project, the faculty’s action plan for equality, inclusion and diversity [Norwegian language], and/or the department’s local action plans in the area [Norwegian language]. Please indicate which goal the applied for initiative is intended to support.
For more details on what support can be sought, see the announcement.
If you want to propose possible initiatives within the scheme, please contact nina.holland@uib.no as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 18 September.
As far as practical, we ask that you help formulate a draft application.
CALL TEXT [Our translation/Google translate]:
Support for diversity and equality measures in academic environments
In order to succeed in developing good research and education, it is crucial to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and age, has access to and equal conditions for participating in a good working and student environment. Goals and measures to promote equality and combat all forms of discrimination are described in the Action Plan for Diversity, Inclusion and Equality 2023 – 2025.
The faculties, the University Library and the University Museum can apply for support for diversity and equality measures in their academic environments:
- Measures that facilitate gender equality and increased diversity in the recruitment of students, employees and managers
- Measures that promote gender balance in all study programmes
- Measures and information that address zero tolerance for bullying, sexual harassment
and discrimination - Measures that contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment by acknowledging
differences and different needs among all groups of employees and students - Measures aimed at increasing the recruitment of students with multicultural backgrounds
- Other equality and diversity measures set out in the unit’s local action plan for
diversity, inclusion and equality
It will still be possible to apply for the following specific measures in the academic communities:
- Measures to improve gender balance in top scientific positions and academic management
- Support for employment in II positions
- Qualification grants for academic staff
The University of Bergen wants to be an inclusive and diverse place of work and study for all parts of the population. The measures shall highlight diversity, increase our knowledge across the organization and contribute to inclusion and belonging. Support can also be applied for projects, events or similar that contribute to strengthening diversity.
Application
Applications for support for diversity and equality measures are sent to the HR department. The application should contain a prioritized list of measures, as well as a short description of the measures with content, time frame, cost and application amount. Departments, centers, etc. send applications to the faculty, which sends a combined application to the HR department centrally.
Co-financing and reporting
The units must contribute a co-financing amount equal to the application amount. We ask that the unitsreport on how the funds have been used in subsequent years.