We’re delighted to announce four exciting new projects from the EDI Caucus’ first Flexible Fund focusing on mitigating effects of Covid19 on inequalities across the UK’s research & innovation ecosystem. This work is supported by UKRI and the British Academy. Further information about our Flexible Fund, including current calls, can be found here: https://edicaucus.ac.uk/flexible-fund/
The next Flexible Fund call is now open to those who submitted a mandatory Expression of Interest – with priority given to proposals focusing on the exercise of academic judgement in the research process. To receive information on our research and funding calls, subscribe to our network: https://go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Subscription
Feeding the research and innovation pipeline: COVID-19 and closing the degree grade awarding gap for Black and other minoritised students
Led by Dr Kamna Patel from The Bartlett Development Planning Unit, UCL with co-investigator Paulette Williams, Head of Student Success at UCL and with partner Leading Routes. Leading Routes is a pioneering initiative that aims to prepare the next generation of Black academics. Find out more at https://edicaucus.ac.uk/flexible-fund-project-1/
The work and career experiences of women with mental health issues in STEM research and innovation
Led by Prof Dulini Fernando at Aston University in Birmingham, with co-investigators Prof Elina Meliou at Brunel University London and Dr Krystal Wilkinson at Manchester Metropolitan University with partners Mind in Hillingdon, the WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) campaign and the Women in Academia Support Network (WIASN). Find out more at https://edicaucus.ac.uk/flexible-fund-project-2/
Understanding the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on the career life cycle of early career researchers in academia
Led by Dr Beldina Owalla at Oxford Brookes University with co-investigators Dr Elvis Nyanzu and Prof Tim Vorley OBE of Oxford Brookes Business School with partners British Academy of Management. Find out more at https://edicaucus.ac.uk/flexible-fund-project-3/
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the career progress of disabled researchers in intersection with race gender & caring responsibility
Led by Dr Preethi Premkumar at London South Bank University with co-investigators Dr Rachel Grant and Prof Nicola Martin also from LSBU, with partner film producer Dr Dominic Rees-Roberts at Borderpoint Films. Find out more at https://edicaucus.ac.uk/flexible-fund-project-4/