Co(l)laboratory Research
Research Centred on Community
The Co(l)laboratory programme has adopted a novel approach to doctoral research, based on principles of civic engagement, co-creation, and co-production. The programme will fund 50 funded PhD Research Projects and 25 Citizen Scientist Research Projects, aiming to build research capacity in the local area.
Each year the Co(l)laboratory team work with local community-focused organisations and researchers from the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University to develop new research projects, all based on priorities identified by local Nottinghamshire communities.
Which local priorities should our next research projects focus on?
Current PhD Research Projects
Co(l)laboratory’s PhD research projects last 3-years and involve in-depth study and investigations of several core research questions, all of which relate to a central project focus. Projects are carried out by a PhD candidate, and are supported by teams of Nottingham researchers and partners from local community-focused organisations.
2023 PhD Projects
2024 PhD Projects
Current Research Placement Projects
Co(l)laboratory’s Research Placement projects are 10-week research projects which aim to explore emerging topics and challenges. Each project is carried out by a locally recruited placement candidate and is supported by a team of Nottingham researchers and a partner from a local community-focused organisation.
