GRM4 Workshop Policy.
In pursuing its objectives, the Workshop organizers oppose any discrimination on the basis of such factors as ethnic origin, religion, nationality, disability, physical appearance, political stance, gender, or age.
The GRM4 Committees recognise the positive impact that a conference speaking invitation has on the track record and visibility of its delegates. We also recognise that some sections of the scientific community are often under-represented in conference programs, and that this can affect diversity in the long-term. Our policies were developed to ensure quality and equality.
SPEAKER INVITATION POLICY
Invitations for GRM4 invited speakers will be made to high quality researchers that represent the broad diversity of our community. We aim to achieve a balance across geography, gender and experience.
FUNDING POLICY
INFN and University of Pisa provide funding support for the GRM4 Workshop . This funding policy means that we can keep the registration fee as low as possible for all attendees, to help ensure a successful conference. PhD students will not pay the workshop fee. Yuan-Ling Memorial Fund will partially support the travel costs of graduate students who need fund to attend the Workshop. We are also seeking sponsorship of poster prizes for PhD students.
FEEDBACK
We welcome feedback from workshop participant on this policy and how it might be improved for future conferences to better ensure quality and diversity.
Code of conduct:
The organizers are committed to make this conference scientifically productive and to provide a collegial, inclusive, and enjoyable environment, free from any form of discrimination, bullying, harassment or retaliation.
Participants are required to behave professionally and avoid any inappropriate actions, comments or jokes based on individual characteristics such as age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, sustained disruption of talks or other events, unwelcome jokes or comments, inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention or innuendo, stalking, diffusion of photographs or recordings of an individual without consent.
All communication (both verbal and written) should be appropriate for a professional audience that includes a diverse range of background. Sexual or sexist language and imagery should not be used at any time.
Be kind to others, and treat each other with respect and consideration. Do not insult or put down other attendees.
Individuals asked to stop any inappropriate behaviour are expected to comply immediately. Any attendees violating this code may be asked to leave the event at the sole discretion of the event organisers.
