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Building research capacity

One of the aims of the National Disability Research Partnership is to strengthen disability research capacity. We recognise that there is already capacity in disability research in Australia but that there is a need to substantially improve this, ensure it is disability-inclusive, and that it focuses on issues that are important for people with disability and other stakeholder groups. 

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To develop our plan to strengthen capacity, we first clarified what we mean by research capacity, then we asked people what good research capacity would look like, and then identified an action plan for how we can get there.

What do we mean by
research
capacity?

What does high research
capacity look like?

What do we need to do to get there?

Part 1: What do we mean by research capacity?

Research capacity is individuals, teams, organisations and disciplines having the ability (research expertise, knowledge and skills) to undertake research activities and disseminate research findings, as well as the funding, resources / time, and incentives to undertake and engage in research.

You can read the full paper at the link below.

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Part 2: What does high research capacity look like?

Researchers interviewed 43 people to ask what high disability research capacity could look like in Australia and where the gaps are in achieving this. The project interviewed people from Disabled People's Organisations and advocacy organisations, universities, government, and services who came up with key things to change and steps to get there. 

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Part 3: What do we need to get there?

We have developed a plan for how the National Disability Research Partnership can strengthen disability research capacity in Australia. This will be published in March 2024. 

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If you have any questions you can contact Tessa de Vries, NDRP Coordinator on info@ndrp.org.au or 03 8344 2813,.

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