Activities of Jana ŽITŇANSKÁ related to 2016/2147(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation in view of its interim evaluation and the Framework Programme 9 proposal
Amendments (9)
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. Stresses that the success of this programme and of grants depends on the criteria of making awards on the basis of scientific excellence
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. Stresses that the programme cannot be a substitute for Member States' own responsibility for fulfilling their own obligations to finance research and innovation.
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion
Recital B b (new)
Recital B b (new)
Bb. Greater representation of women in research contributes to the spread of innovations and to improving the competitiveness of EU Member States' economies.
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of maintaining as close relationships as possible with scientists from the United Kingdom in order to avoid any interruption or loss of knowledge in the area of medical research.
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Requests that the Commission increase the budget for Horizon 2020 in order to boost the number of participating universities and research institutions, and calls on the Member States to facilitate access to grants for women researchers and scientists, who are facing objective barriers;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out the divergences between individual Member States in gender equality indicators, as well as the differences in the organisation and management of scientific organisations, and therefore calls for more caution when considering proposals for gender equality at EU level.
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to increase the number ofimpact of existing awareness-raising and information campaigns pertaining to this programme with a view to boosting women’s participation in research projects;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Commission to evaluate the targeting and success of information campaigns in increasing the participation of women in research projects.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks for inclusion of a robust gender equality strategy and measurable targets in the Framework Programme 9 proposal; considers it important to continue supporting gender equality as a cross- cutting objective, as well as a specific area eligible for funding.