Valuing Voices
The Valuing Voices for Equitable and Responsible Research project supports best practice in research and research culture.
Our main focus is the creation of a toolkit that will guide the development of responsible research and innovation. The toolkit has been co-produced by members of our research community, including practitioners, stakeholders and global partners.
Working together we have identified core principles of responsible and equitable research. The toolkit guides researchers through these core areas to ensure they are considered from the start of the research project.
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Contact us to find out more about the launch of the toolkit or to get involved in the project.
Ten principles for Equitable and Responsible Research
Appropriateness
Research processes fit with context, needs and circumstances of partners and beneficiaries.
Co-production of research
Research design, delivery and recommendations are co-produced with beneficiaries and end-users.
Interdisciplinarity
Learning between and across disciplines, valuing disciplinary perspectives in the research process.
Team equity and diversity
Team members bring diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Anticipation and mitigation of risks
Risks and assumptions are identified and mitigated through appropriate strategies.
Environmental sustainability
Potential environmental impacts are identified, reduced and mitigated.
Ownership of research
research partners, collaborators and team members have ownership of research findings, recommendations, and products
Access to research
Research insights, lessons, findings, and products are accessible and meaningful.
Public engagement
Research findings or methods are shared in an engaging format to promote wider understanding and participation.
Reflection
Regular collaborative monitoring, evaluation and learning are incorporated into research design and implementation.
Funding Opportunity: Apply for Valuing Voices Agile Funding
Applications are now live!
The Valuing Voices project have launched 10 principles for Equitable and Responsible Research and, as part of the project, funds have been designated to to support researchers in:
a) applying the principles to their own research design and / or project implementation,
b) developing practical models to establish equitable teams, and
c) developing practical models for establishing global equity.
Proposals can be led by academic or professional services staff in any discipline.
To apply
If you are interested in applying for funding, please read the call guidelines document for further information.
Submit your application through our funding application form, which is now live for submissions. The deadline for applications is 10th January 2025.
A partnership project
Valuing Voices is a two-year project, funded by Wellcome, in partnership with colleagues from Mahidol University in Thailand.
Contact us
Contact us to find out more about the launch of the toolkit or to get involved in the project.