Money talks: Funding fuels gender inequity in STEMM leadership

by Dr Jessica Borger

Universally, women are underrepresented in senior academic leadership in science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine (STEMM).

In a recent paper published in the journal Immunology and Cell Biology, my colleague, Professor Louise Purton, from St Vincent’s Hospital, and I report that – at almost every level – women are held back by their gender in funding, their publications (quality and quantity), international reputation, invitations to speak at conferences, and contributions to scientific committees.

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• Full Monash Lens article
• This essay can be read as background for an NHMRC consultation with a presentation by Professor Anne Kelso, NHMRC CEO, on "Options to reach gender equity in Investigator Grants" this coming Friday, 5 August. See event details and register