An assessment of supports and barriers for female researchers in science, engineering and technology within the University of Limerick

A self - assessment exercise was undertaken within the departments of Science, Engineering and Technology in the University of Limerick between June and September 2005. This report presents detailed information on the barriers that women researchers within SET experience. In addition it examines the supports in place at the University of Limerick and provides an evaluation of the usefulness of the current supports and initiatives in overcoming the barriers that exist for women in SET at this time.