In 2010, the DFG unanimously categorised Paderborn University's gender equality concept as "exemplary" in the highest implementation level 4 as part of the implementation of the DFG's "Research-oriented gender equality standards". Paderborn University's interim report (2011) and final report (2013) on the implementation of the "Research-Oriented Standards on Gender Equality" were also categorised by the DFG in the highest evaluation level. The DFG thus recognises Paderborn University's continuation of an already successfully established concept, which is supplemented by further innovative approaches.

Further information on the DFG's research-oriented equality standards and the development of equality standards in recent years can be found here.