What can PhD students and postdocs do to counter inequalities?

TL;DR

This paper offers reflections and practical tips for early-stage researchers, such as PhD students and postdocs, to actively combat inequalities in academia, emphasizing actionable strategies and insights.

Contribution

It provides a set of new reflections and practical suggestions specifically tailored for early-stage researchers to address inequalities in academic environments.

Findings

Practical tips for early-stage researchers to counter inequalities.

Reflections on the role of PhD students and postdocs in promoting equity.

Enhanced awareness of inequality issues in academia.

Abstract

In this opinion article, we gathered some reflections and practical tips on what Early Stage Researchers do against inequalities in academia. This is the longer version of an opinion paper that was recently published on the website of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (spie.org), containing more details and suggestions.