Quick Checklists for integrating EDI in Calls

Preparation, Announcements

• Are the channels used to promote the Call appropriate for diverse communities?
• Are women, minorities, young researchers and other (vulnerable) groups especially encouraged to hand in proposals/papers, etc.?
• Did you check the visuals and texts you would like to use with your target groups/different communities? Did you reflect on the materials with regards to diversity?
• Are the evaluation criteria fixed in advance and transparent?

Content of the Call

• Is the formulation of the Call clear and understandable?
  • Are there any guidelines supporting applicants in the process (e.g., see Guidelines for CEoI [1])?
  • In case that questions arise, is a contact person responsible for Call management provided?
• Is the deadline for the Call also realistic?
• Does the Call explicitly refer to considering EDI principles in the submissions, i.e. address that submitted proposals/papers should consider diversity in terms of
  • research content (data/variables, underlying theories, etc.)
  • contributors (authors, speakers, schools of thought, etc.)
  • methods, materials or didactic approaches, etc.
  • or provide a justification if diversity was not considered.

Evaluation of the Call

• Is the evaluation process transparent?
• Is the jury/team of reviewers diverse (different genders, ages, backgrounds, scientific disciplines, etc.)?
  • How does the jury/team of reviewers handle potential conflicts of interest?
    For example, a personal relationship to applicants (such as family members, friends, etc.) might influence decisions and thus hinder equal opportunities.