Are you an ally for women in STEM

By Enago Academy Feb 29, 2024

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Take our "Are you an ally for women in research funding?" quiz to assess your responses to real-life scenarios and discover your score on the ally scale.

What do you do?

You are on a selection committee to award $1 million in research grants. When reviewing applicants, you notice that female primary investigators submitted only 20% of proposals, but their success rate is equal to that of male researchers.

Nothing, the process seems fair as success rates are equal

Ask if bias in the application process discouraged women from applying

Let this instance go and then later advocate for more female representation

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What is your response?

You hear a male selection committee member remark that a female applicant seems "too high risk" for a large grant.

Say nothing to avoid confrontation

Quietly score her proposal

Respond that gender cannot play a role here and all judgments should be evidence-based

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What action do you take?

You are part of a research team where female members consistently have their ideas dismissed during meetings, while similar suggestions from male colleagues are met with approval.

Stay silent, assuming that speaking up may create tension within the team

Privately approach the team members to make them aware of their actions

Address their dismissive behaviour and highlight the contributions of female colleagues

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