Strategic Consulting and DEI Audits

For new research initiatives, we support you in designing inclusive structures from the outset, ensuring that adequate resources are allocated and that DEI-related activities are effectively implemented throughout the entire project lifecycle. We ensure that DEI principles are integrated into the planning, development, and implementation phases of your project. This includes diversity-sensitive recruitment processes, the promotion of gender equality, and the strengthening of diversity within research teams.

For ongoing projects, we offer a review of existing DEI measures. We analyze how well current practices align with institutional strategic goals and the needs of early-career researchers. In doing so, we also examine how existing synergies within the research center can be better utilized.

Our internal diversity audit helps research groups or graduate schools to assess the entire organizational unit: reflect on current practices, identify gaps, and develop actionable strategies for more inclusive research environments. The five-step process fosters reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement toward equitable participation and opportunity. The audit results can be used for interim evaluations, reports and proposals.