Horizon Europe – Gender Equality Plan (GEP)
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s research and innovation funding program, supporting collaborative international research initiatives. Canada is an Associated Country under Horizon Europe Pillar II (external link) , enabling Canadian institutions and researchers to participate in eligible international research consortia and collaborative funding opportunities.
Institutions applying to Horizon Europe funding opportunities must have a Gender Equality Plan (GEP) or equivalent strategy in place to be eligible for funding.
The European Commission promotes gender equality in research and innovation (external link) as part of Horizon Europe. Researchers are encouraged to consider these principles when developing research partnerships, teams and consortium applications.
Contact
Researchers interested in Horizon Europe funding opportunities are encouraged to contact Galina Maliouta for institutional guidance and support.
Gender Equality Plan and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) Resources
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) has been at the heart of everything we do at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) for over a decade, and this is reflected in university-wide plans, policies and departmental initiatives. EDIA is not just a priority — it’s a commitment embedded in the fabric of our institution.
TMU is in compliance with the Horizon Europe Gender Equality Plan (GEP) requirements (external link) through institution-wide policies, publicly available strategic commitments, dedicated resources, data monitoring practices, training and accountability mechanisms related to EDIA and belonging.
The TMU Academic Plan, signed by university leadership, is available on the university’s website and incorporates institutional commitments related to EDIA and belonging.
TMU provides a range of institutional supports, professional resources, and educational programming to advance gender equity, inclusion, accessibility, and well-being across the university community. Key offices supporting this work include Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI), Human Resources, Human Rights Services, and Mental Health and Well-Being Services. In addition, the TMU EDI Knowledge and Action Framework (external link) provides a structured learning pathway to support EDIA across the university. The framework includes virtual, instructor-led, and asynchronous modules and workshops in five areas: Introductory eLearning; Self-Awareness; Community and Inclusion; Anti-Racism and Decolonization; and Inclusive Excellence. Together, these programs support ongoing learning related to gender equity, inclusive practices, unconscious bias, accessibility, anti-oppression, and creating respectful and equitable research, learning, and work environments.
TMU collects, monitors, analyzes and publicly reports aggregated diversity self-identification data for employees and students through Diversity Self-ID (DSID) reporting data and dashboards, including representation data related to women and other equity-deserving groups. Additional equity targets, representation statistics, reporting and accountability mechanisms related to research environments are available through TMU’s Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program page.
TMU’s (PDF file) Strategic Research Plan identifies EDIA as a foundational guiding principle for research and highlights the university’s commitment to supporting Indigenous research practices. Dedicated programs, initiatives, and services are available to Indigenous students and staff to further support Indigenous inclusion and community engagement. Resources and guidance related to EDIA within academic and research environments are publicly available through the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in SRC Activity webpage, including the (PDF file) Dimensions Action Plan, TMU’s commitment as a signatory to the Dimensions Charter (external link) , and Tri-Agency and related resources. Awareness-raising and capacity-building are further supported through guidance on (PDF file) unconscious bias, Faculty-level EDIA committees, and supports available through the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT).
TMU supports inclusive excellence, equity-informed academic practices and women’s advancement in academia through institutional initiatives and resources including Empowering Women in Academia and Inclusive Excellence in Academic Life.
TMU supports work-life balance and family-friendly workplace practices including paid parental leaves and flexible and hybrid work arrangements through the Flexible Work Policy and Pregnancy and Parental Leave Policy. Inclusive, respectful and equitable academic and workplace environments are reinforced through publicly accessible policies and awareness initiatives including the Employment Equity Policy, Sexual Violence Policy, Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Policy, Respectful Workplace Policy, and gender-based and sexual violence prevention education through the Consent Comes First Office and workplace support resources available through Human Rights Services.