Diversity

The Society is committed to increasing equality and diversity in the physiological sciences. We aim to increase the participation of women and disabled persons as well as expand the numbers of those from disparate social and economic backgrounds.

Policy activities in this area

Mentoring Scheme

The Society runs a mentoring scheme for early-career scientists who are looking for advice support and networking opportunities. For those successfully enrolled on the scheme, we run a workshop to pair-up mentors with mentees and provide funding for them to meet over the course of 12 months to get most out of the opportunity.

Whilst many societies provide mentoring schemes for women, our scheme is available to all and we encourage any Member of The Physiological Society to take part. More information on the Mentoring Scheme can be found here.

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowship

In 2011 The Society began sponsoring a Daphne Jackson Trust Fellow. This scheme helps scientists looking to return to the lab after a career break, with the Trust locating a host laboratory as well as financial support from industry, Universities and Learned Societies. The Physiological Society is only sponsoring one Fellow at present, although the Daphne Jackson Trust is always looking for potential Fellows.

See the Trust's website for more information.