The Co(l)laboratory Process
Embedding community in research
Co(l)laboratory puts community knowledge and experience at the core of research. Our 8-year programme is pioneering a new way of working closely with local Nottinghamshire communities and community-focused organisations to create and deliver new research projects that are based on the needs and priorities of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire citizens.
Our Annual Activity Cycle
Tell us what challenges our next projects should address
A core mission of Co(l)laboratory is to create new research that is centered on the priorities and lived experiences of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire communities. To understand what challenges are impacting our communities, we’ve created the Notts Voice in Research campaign.
Find out more about Notts Voice in Research HERE.
Join our crowdsourcing page to share your ideas and experiences to help us shape new research projects. SIGN UP NOW.
Develop and support new research as a project partner
All Co(l)laboratory projects are developed, led and supported by members of local community-focused organisations and Nottingham researchers. Our project co-creation process runs each year from May-September.
Members of local community-focused organisations
Learn more about how we co-create our research projects, based on the priorities of local communities. CLICK HERE.
Nottingham university researchers
Explore our current research projects to see the kind of research Co(l)laboratory is looking to support. CLICK HERE.
Become a Co(l)laboratory PhD or Research Placement candidate
Each year, for 5 years, Co(l)laboratory will be funding 10 PhD projects and 5 Citizen Scientist Research Placements. Each of these projects will be open to applications from local candidates with a passion for making positive change.
PhD studentships
Our fully-funded PhD studentships are opened to applications from prospective candidates each year in Autumn. Keep an eye on our Opportunities page for more details, HERE.
Research Placements
Our part-time, paid research placements are opened to applications from prospective candidates each year in Winter. Find out more about this scheme and how it works, HERE.
