ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the geographical mobility of women who seek to develop their careers within the context of the rather narrow 'version' of the global economy outlined above. Scientists are highly mobile and mobility is seen as an important aspect of developing and sharing their knowledge. The European Commission promotes greater mobility of researchers and the introduction of a European dimension to scientific careers. The chapter explores the experiences of women themselves, drawing on extracts from interviews with academic scientists. It aims is to identify factors that make the balance between work and family life problematic to the detriment of women's career progression. European research area (ERA) concept has pervaded European Union (EU) action developed under the 'research and technological development' competency. The chapter focuses on the findings of a cross national comparative research project entitled 'Mobility and Progression in Science Careers' or MOBISC.
