Underrepresented populations are currently based on the following criteria:
NIH/NSF definition; UN definition of minorities including nations not listed here as top economies by the world bank; those conducting research in an academic environment not supported by outside research funding; those of minority race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background, or other forms of underrepresentation; those underrepresented in the Society. More equalizing terms like underrepresented scientists (URS) or PEER and improved definitions (adding indigenous minorities in local regions around the globe) are constantly being evolved by academic institutes, DEI experts, and funding agencies, and will be updated to be inclusive.
Funding links: minority postdoc, Ford and Burroughs
Wellcome fellowships: internship and other opportunities
RNA Society DEI Resources
Inclusive language
Microaggression
Privilege
Academic institutes
NIGMS
Mentoring Resources
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, eLife 2021 |
Royal Society of Chemistry Diversity policy |
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