Sexism In Science? UK Study Finds Women Scientists Get Fewer Grants, Less Funding Than Male Counterparts

When it comes to gender inequality in scientific research, the cards are historically and indisputably stacked against women. "Despite efforts to narrow the gap, disparities still exist in hiring, earnings, funding and publishing," Ars Technica noted. With that said, it might come as no surprise that a recent study found that female scientists in the UK whose work involves infectious diseases got fewer grants and received less funding than their male colleagues.