Progress towards Gender Equality in Research & Innovation – 2024 Review

An in-depth analysis of research participation, career progression and research contributions across the globe

Elsevier, a global leader in scientific information and analytics with a long-standing commitment to advancing inclusion in research and health, released its 2024 report analysing gender equality in research.  The report examines inclusion and diversity in career cohorts across intersecting disciplines and geographies, tracking multiple indicators over 20 years. It reveals progress, with women now representing 41% of researchers globally, but also that serious challenges persist in gender equality in research and innovation.