Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
At the Physiological Society we believe commitment to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is essential to achieving our vision of a world in which physiological discovery leads to healthier lives.
Through our actions we are building a community and culture where EDI is embedded across all activities. We value each individual and the unique perspectives they bring. We welcome all physiologists, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or parental status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Watch our video ‘Being Black in Physiology: Diversity for Scientific Excellence’
Support mechanisms at The Society
Grant for Carers
In order to ensure our activities are inclusive we have established a Carer’s Fund to support members with caring responsibilities, as well as those that need carers. The grants are intended to offset the cost of the attendee’s care arrangements for any meeting or workshop that we organise.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Fund
The Society is committed to the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and to creating a community and culture in which they are embedded across all activities. This fund provides support for Members to run activities that address these principles.
Other useful links
- Our blog posts about equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility
- Physiology News Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Special Issue, published in September 2021
- Physiology News Diversity Special Issue, published in July 2019
- Gender and Funding – is there a problem? The Physiological Society: A discussion hosted by The Society to investigate links between gender and funding success
Historical celebrations of women in physiology:
- Oral histories of Sally Page, Ann Silver and Gerta Vrbova
- Women Physiologists: Centenary celebrations and beyond (published by The Physiological Society)
- Women In Physiology booklet
- Read about the history of women in The Society
