Strengthening Research Teams through EDI Training

Ensuring research team members have an awareness of what inclusive research is and have the skills to effectively engage with under-served and under-represented communities is important.

Developing training resources to address these could improve the success of conducting research projects with these communities. It may be beneficial to consider designing these resources with the specific needs of the target communities in mind, ensuring that the research and innovation is not only relevant, but also respectful and inclusive.

By emphasising the importance of inclusive recruitment and highlighting the need to engage with under-served and under-represented groups this may increase success. It should also provide the research team with the necessary skills to effectively engage with these communities, ensuring that they are equipped to handle any challenges that may arise during the project. 

Integrating the training within existing structure or institutional training packages can lead to wider buy-in and enhance overall impact.  Embedding the training within pre-existing structures, it becomes part of the standard learning processes, ensuring that all team members are equipped with the necessary skills to conduct effective, inclusive and respectful research. This approach also allows for continuous learning and improves, as the training can be updated and expanded as needed to meet the evolving needs of the research team and the communities, they engage with.