Equity, Diversity, Inclusion in Research

The University of Alberta is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) across our research and innovation ecosystem. Incorporating EDI strengthens our research by harnessing a broader range of ideas, skills, expertise, perspectives and disciplines, which further enhances outcomes, impacts and social relevance and better reflects the diverse and globalized world we live and work in, and our responsibilities to the peoples and the lands where we live and work.

The university is proud to be among the first signatories of the Government of Canada's Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada charter. Dimensions Canada is a national program to increase EDI within Canada's post-secondary institutions and the university research ecosystem.

EDI in Research

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Research: An Action Plan is designed to assist with the advancement of EDI in research programs across the university. It provides actions, questions, and tools meant to help move EDI from an additive element required by Tri-Council agencies to an integrative element of transformative research.

EDI resource (PDF)

U of A Resources

• EDI at the University of Alberta
  This site collects a variety of campus information, services, and resources as it relates to EDI. 
• Centre for Teaching and Learning - EDI Resources
  The Centre for Teaching and Learning EDI site provides resources to help faculty and teaching staff incorporate more inclusive teaching practices.
• Situated Knowledges: Indigenous Peoples and Place
  A core goal of SKIPP is to weave together much of the excellent research and teaching scholarship already present at the U of A, as well as recognize the long and storied relationships to place that characterize Indigenous ways of being throughout the world.
• Indigenous Canada 
  A 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), Indigenous Canada explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
• University of Alberta Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Strategic Plan
  This strategic plan aims to embed Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity into the culture of the University of Alberta community, from the grassroots to the senior-most levels.
• Intersections of Gender - A Signature Research Area 
  An academic hub focused on promoting intersectional gender research, supporting interdisciplinary research collaborations, growing inclusive mentorship and teaching, and engaging communities
• Centre for Teaching and Learning
  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) resources for teaching and learning

External/funder resources

• Tri-Agency EDI Action Plan for 2018-2025
• Best Practices in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research
  created for New Frontiers in Research Fund applicants but useful for all Tri-Council funding applicants.
• Setting New Directions to Support Indigenous Research and Research Training in Canada 2019-2022
  This Tri-Council plan, co-developed with Indigenous Peoples, addresses key principles of self-determination, decolonization of research, accountability and equitable access.
• Canada Research Chair EDI requirements and practices
• Tri-Agency unconscious bias in peer review (online module)
• Supporting Women in Research
• CIHR Impacts of integrating sex and gender in research
• Gender-based Analysis + (GBA+)
  an analytical process to assess how diverse groups may experience policies, programs and initiatives.
• Scarborough Charter on Anti-Black Racism and Black Inclusion in Canadian Higher Education
• Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada
  read the Dimensions Charter, find resources and tools and more.

For more resources, download the EDI Resource PDF.