Department of Energy announces new requirements for making science more equitable and inclusive
published Oct 4, 2022 9:39amThe Office of Science of the Department of Energy is adding a new requirement to their solicitation processes: applicants must submit a plan for Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Research, or PIER Plan, along with their research proposals. In addition, proposals requesting funding to support a conference will require that the host organization has an established code of conduct or policy in place that addresses discrimination, harassment, bullying, and other exclusionary practices.