Efforts to root out sexual harassment in science gain momentum
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Rebecca Trager2018-09-24T14:44:00
Two US funders and a scientific society announce plans to terminate funding and expel researchers found guilty of sexual misconduct
The movement to clamp down on sexual harassment in science is gathering momentum in the US. Two government funding agencies and the country’s most prominent scientific society have both taken steps this month to tackle the problem.
The National Science foundation (NSF) – which funds science and engineering research at 3000 US universities and other organisations – released new rules for research grants on 21 September. Grantees found guilty of sexual misconduct will face a range of sanctions, including having their funding terminated.