Documentation and resources of interest
Gender equality metrics @CIC
Prevention against harassment
- Protocol for the prevention of sexual and/or gender-based harassment at CSIC – official framework to ensure a safe and respectful workplace.
- Summary leaflet of the harassment protocol – concise overview of procedures and rights.
- Protocol for prevention of sexual harassment at AGE – national-level guidelines applicable to research centers.
- Zero tolerance for harassment – CSIC statement and additional information.
Inclusive language guidelines
- Recommendations for the use of non-sexist language – reference document for inclusive communication.
- Guide for Non-Sexist Language Use (CSIC–UAM) – guide provides practical recommendations to promote inclusive and non-sexist communication in academic and institutional contexts.
- Manual of Good Practices for Inclusive Science Communication (CSIC–ICMM) – practical guidelines to ensure that outreach activities are inclusive, respectful, and free of stereotypes.
Gender in research
- Gender considerations in CSIC research – guidelines to integrate gender perspective in scientific projects.
- Informative note on the evaluation of the Integration of Gender Analysis in Research – official document from the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) presenting concepts, criteria, and practical examples to ensure the transversal incorporation of sex and gender analysis in R&D projects.
Useful links & manuals
- Manual of Good Practices for Bias-Free Evaluation
- Manual of Good Practices for Research Groups
- Manual of Good Practices for LGTBQIA+ Equality (CSIC–ICMM, PRISMA adaptation)
- CSIC Women and Science Committee – promoting gender equality in scientific careers.
- CSIC Equality Delegate Committee – institutional body overseeing equality policies.
- Annual Report on Women Researchers (CSIC) – prepared by the Women and Science Committee.

