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Equal Opportunities

The Helmholtz Association is firmly committed to equal opportunities for all. Strategic talent management is a key component of its mission and promoting equal opportunities constitutes a central prerequisite for such an endeavor: Achieving scientific excellence relies on matching outstanding talents with the right position, irrespective of gender.

In practice, this means fostering a work environment that allows early stage researches as well as experiences scientists, administrators and managers to fully develop their personal and professional potential. Key elements in achieving this aim are:

• Equal opportunities as an assessment criterion in the review of research programs
• A range of programs aimed at increasing the compatibility of family and career
• Continuous best practice and knowledge exchange among Helmholtz Centers
• Funding programs that specifically aim to increase the number of women in top-level positions

Promoting equal opportunity is a consistent focus across all Helmholtz talent management measures.

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  Helmholtz Professorships

  As part of the Pact for Research and Innovation, the Helmholtz Association has intensified its endeavors to recruit outstanding female scientists into top-level positions.

  Helmholtz Professorships

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  The Helmholtz Leadership Academy

  The Helmholtz Leadership Academy helps senior scientist and administrators to further enhance their management and leadership skills.

  The Helmholtz Leadership Academy

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  Helmholtz Mentoring Program

  "Helmholtz Advance" is an integral part of the Association’s strategy to promote equal opportunities across all Helmholtz Centers. The program supports talented staff who find themselves at a critical juncture in their lives and are about to make career-defining decisions.

  Helmholtz Mentoring Program