The Inclusive Researcher is an indispensable guide for researchers seeking to incorporate the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in their work. Instead of getting bogged down in theory, it provides a clear action plan for incorporating EDI principles at every stage of research, from design right through to knowledge mobilization.
Leela Viswanathan uses clear language, step-by-step instructions, and case examples across disciplines and research fields to show the possibilities for engaging with EDI. Chapters steer readers from self-awareness to systemic impact, through actionable steps in the process of designing inclusive studies, building and managing diverse teams, and involving communities in co-creating research and sharing findings. Researchers are encouraged to deliberate, adapt, and grow, no matter the stage of their careers or the level of their knowledge and experience regarding EDI concepts and practices. Balancing self-reflection and practical tools, this empathetic guide demonstrates how to make research environments better within the broader research ecosystem and its shifting policy requirements.
The Inclusive Researcher doesn’t demand perfection but instead invites change. Grounded in real conversations and case studies, it is a transformational tool in the pursuit of research excellence.
This practical guidebook is for researchers in academia as well as in government, industry, and the not-for-profit sectors. It will be of particular interest to those whose work bridges the pure and applied sciences and the social sciences. This guide also speaks to doctoral students and staff whose work supports research.
