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The present report forms part of the overall effort to produce a meta-analysis of gender and science
research across Europe (FP7 RTD–PP–L4–2007–1). Its objective is to analyse national, regional and
local policies, measures and programmes towards gender equality in science and research covering
the period from 1980 to 2008.
The available literature classified under “Policies towards gender quality in research” (1,296 entries) in
the Gender and Science Database (GSD) was revised and grouped according to three main thematic
priorities: (1) measures towards advancing women’s science careers; (2) science management and
reform, and (3) gender dimension in research and higher education.
In general terms, an unequal distribution of the research literature was observed. There is a relative
abundance of positional statements, conceptual clarifications, and recommendations dealing with
gender issues in science and research across most participating countries. Equally, there is a
relatively large body documenting the vertical and horizontal segregation of women in relation to men
in science and research. However, there are comparatively fewer systematic evaluations of policy
measures. Geographically, most evaluation and accompanying research of implemented measures is
found in the three continental countries Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The present report forms part of the overall effort to produce a meta-analysis of gender and science research across Europe (FP7 RTD–PP–L4–2007–1). Its objective is to analyse national, regional and local policies, measures and programmes towards gender equality in science and research covering the period from 1980 to 2008.