Our mission

To advance expertise in conducting inclusive health and care research with underrepresented groups in the UK, driving impactful change across the research landscape.

The Centre for Health Research Inclusion is founded on the belief that inclusive research leads to more impactful research and better health outcomes for all. We place inclusivity at the core of our work to advance health equity and improve the way research evidence is generated.

Vision

We envision a world where research participation is accessible, research findings are relevant to all communities, and research is designed to reduce rather than perpetuate health inequalities. Through innovative research, collaboration, training and leadership, we strive to build a future where every community benefits from health and care research evidence.

Aims

What we’re doing

The Centre for Health Research Inclusion is dedicated to advancing health equity through inclusive health and care research. The Centre’s work is anchored in three strategic aims:

Inclusive Research Excellence: To be a centre of excellence in inclusive health and care research, leading and championing research that leads to improved health outcomes for underserved communities
Cross-sector collaboration: To establish equitable and respectful collaborations nationally and internationally across sectors to advance knowledge in inclusive research practices
Capacity Building: To build capacity in conducting inclusive health research through training and supporting equitable access to research careers for people from underrepresented groups

How we’re doing it

Goal 1: To lead national research with underserved groups

leading world-class health and care research with underserved groups, in partnership with research teams working with underrepresented or marginalised groups

Goal 2: To improve knowledge in Research Inclusion through collaboration and partnership

fostering knowledge exchange in Research Inclusion through cross-sector collaboration, and building relationships for future research collaborations.

Goal 3: To build research capacity in inclusive research practice

building capacity in inclusive research practice through studentships, fellowships and grant funding for researchers from underrepresented groups; and facilitating equitable access and research career development for people from underserved communities