Research domains
This is especially relevant to research projects that have societal and community impact, with a lesser relevance for completely fundamental research.
Context and considerations
In this context, assessment panels would involve people from impacted, researched, or supported communities and include them in the evaluation of proposals to ensure that the funded projects are aligned with their needs/interests. This may relate to both potential impact and acutal impact.
Challenges and mitigations
Evaluating success
Relevant resources and literature
Templates from funders and institutions
Case examples and literature
As part of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Action Plan: Building a healthier future for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, a Reference Group on Indigenous Health Research was established to co-developed a strategic plan addressing different aspects of the research funding agency. Part of this plan includes a set of guiding principles for the appropriate review of Indigenous research and ways to implement iterative peer review processes for applications relevant to Indigenous health.