CPI scientists are highly diverse in terms of age, gender, religion, ethnic origin, sexual identity, culture, health status and family situation. This diversity comes with different points of view and is one reason for our scientific success. Currently more than 30 nationalities are represented within the consortium of CPI researchers, technicians and administrative staff, and 57% are female. We are proud that the CPI is led by two women, who will act as role models for the next generation of scientists.
The CPI by actively promotes equality within CPI at all career levels. Female scientists have taken on leadership roles within the CPI as designated speakers, steering committee members, and leaders of the Discovery Areas and Translational Hubs. 41% of our Core Faculty members, 56% of our Post-doctoral fellows and 58% of our PhD candidates are women.
Maintaining and increasing CPI diversity requires dedicated recruitment strategies and specific support measures to prevent the loss of valuable human resources at transition between career levels.
Measures by the participating universities/institutions
Both universities have developed gender, equality and diversity plans; at JLU this is described in the Gender and Equality Concept v3.0 (Frauenförderung, Familiengerechtigkeit & Diversität 2024-2034), and at GU the Central Gender Equality & Diversity Action Plan 2019-2024 outlines over 150 measures coordinated by the Equal Opportunities Office.
Administered by the Equal Opportunities Office (Website)
Family friendly lab organisation: The CPI “lab-support program” provides additional technical personnel to take over routine lab work for young parents.
Child care possibilities: We support parents of young children (female and male) by reserving funds to provide child care during all CPI events.
Work location & home office options: We will ensure that our scientific and social events are inclusive and take place at family-friendly times of day. The CPI “lab-support program” provides funds for the establishment of home-office opportunities.
Mentoring for females: The CPI offers workshops and 1:1 coaching for female scientists. Mentoring is ensured by several programs at the university and our students and Postdocs are mentored, inspired and motivated by the high number of female leaders within the CPI.
Online meetings: All CPI seminars are hybrid. Home office equipment for parents is funded by the CPI “lab-support program”.
Barrier-free access to digital information: The CPI website was created accessible and barrier-free (more information can be found on this page).
For further information, please contact our Equity & Diversity Support: diversity@cpi-online.de
