Equity, diversity, and inclusion support for researchers
Maximize your research impact and set your team up to succeed.
Why are equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) important in research?
Address systemic barriers that prevent access and participation. Obstacles and bias embedded in academic and research practices disproportionately impact members of marginalized groups. Intentional action is necessary to break down these barriers and provide equal opportunity for all.
Different perspectives enhance innovation. Teams with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, skills, and approaches consider more information in their decisions and think critically to produce creative ideas.
Belonging increases engagement and wellbeing. Team members who feel accepted and supported are more motivated, positive, and productive.
How can you prioritize EDI in your research projects and spaces?
Collective study design. Meaningfully integrate diverse perspectives to ensure that objectives, data collection, and analysis meet the needs of the populations impacted by your research.
Accessible knowledge mobilization. Share your research in channels and formats that everyone can learn from.
Equitable recruitment. Reduce bias and grow transparency in recruitment procedures to bring top talent into the team.
Fair and flexible team practices. Set your team up for success by implementing policies and procedures that address systemic barriers and facilitate support for all.
Why work with me?
Leverage the perspective of a former researcher. Collaborate with a consultant who brings extensive experience with research processes and academic environments.
Get support in the way that works best for you. From document review to group training and more, choose the combination of services that fit best with your team’s needs.
Maximize psychological safety. Facilitate comfort to share openly and ask honest questions by working with an external consultant in a confidential space.
Research support services:
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On-demand consultations
Want to increase equity and inclusion in your team but don’t know where to start? Looking for tips to make your research studies more accessible and applicable to the broad population?
Book a single one-hour session to address your most pressing questions, or ongoing consultations to facilitate accountability and long-term growth.
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Funding application review
Many research funding programs require a discussion of how EDI practices will be integrated in the proposed research project and team.
I’ll help you get started on drafting these sections, and provide feedback on your drafts to best highlight your team’s EDI strengths.
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Group workshops
Train your team in inclusive research practices, discussing equity and inclusion in funding applications, and building research spaces where everyone can thrive.
A range of training formats are available, from single two-hour workshops to longer-term programs. Available topics include:
• Building an equity, diversity, and inclusion plan for research funding applications
• From Participants to Publication: Inclusive research design for human studies
• Science For All: Inclusive and accessible science communication
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Assessments and action plans for research teams
Conduct surveys and focus groups to identify strengths and needs in your team, and create a concrete strategy to increase equity and inclusion in your practices.
All assessment and action plan packages are available in a customized format for research teams and organizations.
Ready to lead impactful research?
Send an email or book a free 15-minute call to discover how we can work together.