Inclusive Research partnerships

The future of science depends on a diverse and representative research workforce. We support partnerships that increase participation in science and innovation among under-resourced communities and advance more inclusive research systems.

OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World

Women scientists in low- and middle-income countries are advancing solutions to urgent global challenges, yet many face limited visibility and support at critical stages of their careers.

CWAST – Supporting women scientists in China

Across China, the number of women entering research careers has grown steadily over the past two decades.

ACRL – Bridging the Gap: An AI Community of Practice

Academic libraries are navigating rapid technological change as artificial intelligence reshapes how research is conducted, information is accessed and knowledge is evaluated.

National University of Singapore – Transforming University Libraries Leadership & Innovation Program (TULLIP)

NUS (National University of Singapore) Libraries plays a pivotal role in partnering the NUS community to advance scholarship and research.

Portia – Gender Summits

Since 2011, the Gender Summits, initiated by Portia, have brought together researchers, policymakers, funders and practitioners from around the world to examine how gender influences research systems…

Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge

Climate change is the most important challenge affecting the future of our planet as underscored by the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports.

Riken – Envisioning Futures

Over the past few years, the percentage of female researchers in Japan has risen from 16.9% to 22% according to Elsevier’s 2020 and 2024 Gender Reports.

TWAS – Women in Climate Action project grants

Knowledge deriving from scientific research often suffers from not being applicable to real-life scenarios, especially in the Global South – slowing down tangible improvements.

Falling Walls Foundation – Female Science Talents program

The Falling Walls Foundation aims to pool its unique resources, such as the interdisciplinary and inter-institutional network and the international platform, to enable women in science to take a step…

Research4Life – Country Connectors

Since 2002, Research4Life has provided researchers at more than 11,500 institutions in more than 125 low- and middle-income countries with free or low-cost online access to up to 203,000 leading…

Advancing human progress together

Our partnerships actively contribute to the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We have developed strong relationships with international partners and local communities, and together we co-create interventions in these focus areas: