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Gender differences in career trajectories of parents and their implications for gender equality and family well-being

This Horizon Europe call investigates how gender differences in career trajectories among parents contribute to gender inequality in the labor market and within households. The research aims to understand the socio-economic impacts of these differences on families, exploring how institutional, cultural, and economic factors influence career and childcare decisions. Proposals should analyze diverse family structures and develop evidence-based policy recommendations to reduce gender disparities and enhance family well-being.

Opening: 15 May 2025
Deadline(s): 16 Sep 2025

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This funding opportunity represents a pre-agreed draft that has not yet been officially approved by the European Commission. The final, approved version is expected to be published in the first quarter of 2025. This draft is provided for informational purposes and may be used to preliminarily form consortia and develop project ideas, but it is offered without any guarantees or warranties.

Expected Outcome

  • Enhanced understanding: Insights into gender differences in parental career trajectories and their effects on family well-being.
  • Policy tools: Recommendations to reduce gender gaps in labor market outcomes for parents.
  • Family focus: Strategies to improve family well-being and gender equality within households.
  • Intersectional perspectives: Better understanding of how diverse factors influence parental career and childcare decision

Scope

  • Assess gender differences in career trajectories and their impacts on employment, pay, and working conditions.
  • Evaluate the intersectionality of gender with other factors, such as household composition, socio-economic status, and migrant or LGBTQI+ status.
  • Analyze the division of unpaid childcare within households and its implications.
  • Investigate work cultures, social norms, and institutional factors like childcare policies and parental leave.
  • Explore the consequences of career trajectories on family well-being, including mental health, poverty risks, and relationship stability.
  • Use longitudinal data and mixed-methods approaches to provide insights into parental careers and family outcomes.
  • Address specific issues such as:
    • Early childhood education system effects on family well-being.
    • Impact of child/parent-friendly workplaces on careers.
    • Economic costs of child/motherhood penalties.
    • Gender disparities among migrant parents and LGBTQI+ families.

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