EDI, Decolonization & Accessibility Support

Research Supports Knowledge Mobilization and Impact EDID in Research Why EDID? Addressing EDID in Tri-agency Funding Calls EDI at Western Commercializing Research Working with Partners Awards and Distinctions Support Animal Care Facilities Veterinary Services Indigenous Research Students & Postdoctoral Scholars Safeguarding Research Communications International Research Resources

We support scholars across Western in meaningfully embedding EDI, decolonization and accessibility considerations in research proposals, as well as helping researchers find ways to enhance training experiences for highly qualified personnel (HQP) and to create a more inclusive environment for diverse members of their research team.

��˴�Ƭ Research provides the following specific services and supports to the campus community:

Providing on funding application drafts;
Offering tailored presentations and workshops to help researchers better understand – and meaningfully incorporate – principles of EDID in your research proposal; and
Collaboratively working with faculty and institute research officers in supporting scholars with EDID requirements in grants.

EDID in Context

What is EDID? EDI in Tri-Agency Funding EDI at Western

Looking to ensure you have considered accessibility in your research?

��˴�Ƭ Research has a developed a new checklist for incorporating accessibility principles into your research. If you have any further questions about incorporating accessibility into your research, to connect.

Accessibility in Research Checklist

Looking to incorporate Indigenous considerations in your research?

Does your research have implications for Indigenous People, land or knowledge? Refer to our Indigenous Research page for an in-depth resource to better understand Indigenous matters, or contact Mariam Hayward directly for further assistance.

Indigenous Research Supports

Support for EDID at Western

��˴�Ƭ Research recognizes the responsibility to work towards reconciliation, decolonization and Indigenization and the need to provide equitable support for Indigenous research and Indigenous faculty at Western. ��˴�Ƭ Research emphasizes and works in collaboration with the ��˴�Ƭ community advancing the respectful inclusion of—and capacity for—Indigenous research, methods, data and research involving Indigenous people, communities and organizations.

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization in Research Statement

Contact Us

For support related to EDID and Indigenous research, please fill out& with your information and the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact team will assist with your request – or contact Mariam Hayward directly.

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