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Conducting Research on HIV Among Indigenous Peoples
May 10, 2021This protocol can be applied to research projects focused on the epidemiology of the disease, interventions and implementation of strategies which aim to reduce the impact of HIV among Indigenous peoples. This is also a flexible tool that can be adapted to accommodate the specific needs of research teams in local territories.
Creating an Identity
May 10, 2021The AHA Centre operates as an initiative of CAAN, an organization that has been engaged in research through the CAAN Research and Policy Unit (RPU) since 2000. As more Centres are established to drive research innovation and development, learning how to create a stand-alone identity will become increasingly important.
So You’ve Joined a Research Team: Now What?
May 10, 2021Community-Based Research (CBR) is research that is conducted by the community, for the community.
Joining a CBR Team
May 10, 2021You have been invited to join a research team so that you can contribute to the process in a meaningful way.
Jargon Busting 101
May 10, 2021People who have been doing research for a while and coordinators of research teams may use a lot of words or acronyms that are new to you.
Aboriginal Community-Based Research
May 10, 2021Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV & AIDS (APHAs) are actively included in all aspects of the research process from planning to final reporting and the research project reflects the needs of Aboriginal people living with and affected by HIV & AIDS.
Engaging Community in Guiding Research
May 10, 2021In the fall of 2005, CAAN started to reflect on how it was doing research. The thinking was the organization might benefit from having one group to advise on the research work of the organization. Those invited would:
Research Project Roles and Responsibilities
May 10, 2021CIHR research projects have clearly defined roles and responsibilities. This fact sheet explains the four roles (and their acronyms!) as well as how each role is responsible for proposal development, proposal submission and project implementation.
Grant Writing Tips
May 10, 2021First, we need to remember that learning to write is like using a muscle – the muscle gets stronger the more you use it. Practice will help strengthen your craft and your confidence in writing better grant proposals. Think of grant writing as a journey if that helps—one of constant learning and refinement.
Tips to Help with Peer Review
May 10, 2021Reviewing articles can be time-consuming, but it can also be a good opportunity to find out what’s happening in your field of research. We hope you find this little factsheet helpful!