Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics supports a working environment in which all employees are equally valued and supported. We recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion, promote equity and challenge discrimination. We aim to provide a working environment with room for differences, where everyone feels a sense of belonging. 

To promote this view and work on several initiatives, the MPI has a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, headed by Candice Frances. This committee meets once a month. 

The committee began with an intensive three-day training delivered by Osiris Hoepel from Diversiteit in Praktijk. Osiris continues to advise the committee, providing expert guidance and support.

Current initiatives

• Buddy system
• Inclusive writing guide
• Guide to hosting diverse and accessible events
• Talent+ Program
• VrijMPIbo
• Lunchtime Yoga

Talent+ Program

Talent+ is a multifaceted training program to provide cutting-edge research experience and training skills to talented people from under-represented backgrounds, carefully tailored to make them competitive for a career in Cognitive Science. The program contains three paid schemes, each designed to provide research experience at the MPI for Psycholinguistics. To find out more please visit this page. 
 

Max Planck Society

This committee is one of 15 local committees within the Max Planck Society. For an overview of the Max Planck Society's measures and objectives regarding Diversity and Inclusion, you can visit their website. This includes the Code of Conduct, which identifies nine areas that comprise the understanding of diversity.