Award themes
- Welcoming and inclusive framework - An organisational framework with clear governance structure and accountability for EDI.
- Inclusive culture - Promoting a culture that is open, inclusive and transparent through networks, training, retention and guidance.
- Inclusive leadership - Evidence of inclusive leadership and senior management commitment to EDI.
- Policies and processes - Awareness and implementation of policies and processes at departmental and university level.
Based on feedback during the development of the award, the steering group agreed that the key areas of professional conduct and intersectionality should be embedded as strands within the four themes.
Award levels
The award is structured in the following progressive levels:
Level 0 – Committed to working towards the themes:
- Register, express interest
- Complete your Physics Inclusion Award self-assessment using the tool provided
- Access to resources including intersectional case studies
- Confirm your intention to submit to Level 1 (recommended by the time your current Juno Award expires)
Level 1 – Establishing structures to support all physicists and develop knowledge of EDI issues:
- Expanding knowledge of diverse identities and developing understanding of intersectionality
- Building an inclusive culture which includes professional conduct and expected standards of behaviour
- Developing actions working towards each theme
Level 2 – Embedding the learning and strengthening EDI knowledge and structures:
- Structures are in place to promote equality and an inclusive culture
- Some evidence of success as a result of actions implemented, whilst also reflecting on any challenges in more detail
- Evidence that good practice is starting to be developed and knowledge of intersectionality applied
- Identifying specific EDI areas within local context and focusing actions
Level 3 – Implementing leading practice and sharing good practice:
- An intersectional approach to EDI is embedded within the department and continues to be improved
- Demonstration of continued progress against actions within the department
- Widely championing EDI and collaborating with the wider physics community to share and improve your EDI work
Applying for the Award
Applications for the Physics Inclusion Award will open in late 2024 and will be submitted through an online platform.
In your application, your department will be asked to submit evidence demonstrating how you have met the criteria in the four themes.
The IOP has a range of tools, guidance and support available to help you with your application, including:
- Self-assessment tool and guide - a unique resource for departments to assess where they are currently in their EDI journey against the defined criteria within the four themes
- Physics Inclusion Award business case
- Intersectional case studies
If you’d like more information about applying and the tools available, please sign up to our contact list or get in touch by emailing [email protected].
Award assessment
A test panel will be held in 2024 to assess the pilot participants’ submissions.
Following a review of the test panel and participants' feedback, the assessment process will be designed in full.
Opening of application rounds
The IOP expects the first round of applications for the Physics Inclusion Award to be open in late 2024, with an assessment panel held in early 2025.
More information will be shared in the summer of 2024.
