European Platform of Women Scientists

European Platform of Women Scientists

Bruxelles, Belgium

Gender equalityScience & Research
AssociationInternational reach
Profile last updated: May 5, 2026

About

European Platform of Women Scientists is a non-profit association based in Bruxelles, Belgium working on gender equality, science & research.

The European Platform of Women Scientists (EPWS) is an international non-profit organisation based in Brussels. It represents the needs, interests and aspirations of more than 12,000 women scientists in Europe and beyond. EPWS engages in policy debate on gender equality in science and research, publishes position papers, reports and analyses, and runs initiatives such as the Woman Scientist of the Month series, interviews with institutional promoters, and the Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. It also hosts a membership structure with full members and membership categories.

Location

Bruxelles, Belgium

Organisation type

Association

Focus areas

gender equalitywomen in scienceSTEMscience policyadvocacy

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityScience & Research

Works for

Women & Girls

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & education

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership fees

Ways to support

Membership

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