Progression Framework Benchmarking Reports
Every four years, the Science Council produces benchmarking reports with our members. The benchmarking reports provide an overview of how professional bodies are working toward more diverse and inclusive scientific professions. Member bodies taking part in the benchmarking exercise receive their own individual feedback reports.
2025 Progression Framework Benchmarking
The 2025 benchmarking exercise for science and engineering is the result of collaborative work between the Science Council and its members, and the Royal Academy of Engineering and professional engineering institutions. It has assessed progress since the last benchmarking exercise in 2021 and highlights several important findings that our community will use to drive further change.
We have produced three reports covering the science sector, engineering sector and a combined report.
2025 Progression Framework Benchmarking Report – science bodies
2025 Progression Framework Benchmarking Report – combined science and engineering
2025 Progression Framework Benchmarking Report – Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs)
2021 Progression Framework Benchmarking Report – science bodies
2021 Progression Framework Benchmarking Report – combined science and engineering
2021 Progression Framework Benchmarking Report – Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs)
All reports can be found on this link
2017 Progression Framework Benchmarking Reports
This work follows the benchmarking exercise carried out in 2017.
EDI Progression Framework 3.0 and guidance
You can access the Framework spreadsheet and guidance by using the links below.