The Chair will fund research addressing issues surrounding the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields.

The Women and Science Chair of the University of Paris Dauphine-PSL, established in 2019, aims to mobilise and develop multidisciplinary approaches to analyse the determinants and the impact of the low presence of women in scientific studies and careers (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology). The Chair has launched the 2026 edition of its annual call for proposals aimed at the entire academic community.

To be eligible, research projects must be conducted by a senior researcher who holds a PhD and has published research papers. Applicants may be of any nationality and may be based anywhere in the world.

Proposals are welcome that focus on one or many of the Chair’s 2026 priority topics:

• Stereotypes and scientific socialisation: the mechanisms of STEM-related stereotypes from childhood through to adulthood.
• Women and digital technology: the place of women in digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI); evolution of professions; gender bias in technology, AI and selection/recruitment processes in STEM sectors and professions; women and AI uses.
• Role of social networks in the gendered construction of scientific vocations, in career orientation and in the dynamics of stereotypes regarding women and STEM.
• Pedagogy and knowledge transmission: role of teaching methods in orientation, inclusion and development of scientific vocations.
• Analysis and monitoring of public policy or civil society actions (in schools, involving pupils, teachers etc) aiming to combat gender divides in science, particularly within the framework of the Filles et maths plan.
• Determinants of choices regarding scientific studies in relation to career aspirations (remuneration, public vs private sector, rhythm of work etc).
• Gender, science and society: health, climate and transitions – the role of women in scientific fields with significant social impact; the roles and courses of action for families, educators, decision makers and influencers, men in particular, in building a more equitable society.

Particular interest will also be given to projects involving researchers from different disciplines (management science, sociology, economics, mathematics etc) and/or involving international analyses and comparisons.

A maximum of €10,000 will be awarded per project. 5-7 research projects will be selected from the 2026 call.