Moving Beyond the ‘EDI’ Acronym: The How-Tos of Inclusive Research

When equity, diversity and inclusion considerations and practices are integral to research participation, to the research itself, and to research training and learning environments, research excellence, innovation and creativity are heightened across all disciplines, fields of study and stages of career development.
—Dimensions Charter, Principle 4

Through brief presentations, short simulations, and a Q&A with a panel of experienced, grantholding Arts researchers, workshop attendees will:

• learn more about the synergies between the Tri-Agency EDI Action Plan (2018-2025), XU’s Strategic Research Plan (2020-2025), and various internal and external grant opportunities;
• get practical advice on how to incorporate EDI considerations into all stages of their research projects, and demonstrate EDI competency on grant applications;
• leave with a better understanding of why inclusive research practices are necessary to achieving research excellence.

Panelists:

• Dr. Becky Choma, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Sara Edge, Department of Geography & Environmental Studies
• Dr. Jas Morgan, Department of English 
• Dr. Dana Osborne, Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures

*Attendees are encouraged to consider applying for one or more of the internal and external research grants available in the current funding cycle, including the Arts SRC Funding Opportunities, the  (PDF file) Strategic SRC Initiative Fund, the CIHR Project Grant, and the Partnership Engage Grants (external link) .

**If you are interested in getting targeted feedback on EDI considerations in your research project or grant application during the workshop, please contact the workshop organizers beforehand by sending an email to aying@torontomu.ca by 14th February.