The research project is funded by the European Commission and will run for three years between 2006-2008, and is carried out by five national teams. The research aims to:
- examine the production of knowledge contexts and cultures, including the role of gender, from an “East-West” perspective,
- identify structural and institutionalised practices and procedures, including standards of excellence, that hinder and/or promote the equal participation of women in science,
- encourage the establishment of feminist science studies in the partner countries, especially in the new EU member states
- influence policy on higher education and research and development at the national and EU levels in order to promote gender equality and increase the engagement of young people in science
