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Research England EDI action plan

This equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) action plan sets out Research England's actions to enable equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity of background and cultivate cultures of inclusion.

• From: Research England
• Published: 4 June 2025

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Research England action plan for equality, diversity and inclusion

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The action plan outlines Research England’s vision statement for EDI and the four objectives with action points ranged under each:

• Objective 1: to advance Research England’s funding, partnership, and engagement practices to create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive research and knowledge exchange system.
• Objective 2: to enhance Research England’s data and evidence collection, analysis, and sharing to improve our own and the sector’s understanding of and responses to EDI issues in the system.
• Objective 3: to further develop the EDI confidence and capabilities of Research England’s staff, as well as our workplace culture and wellbeing.
• Objective 4: to be a more inclusive organisation by embedding EDI in our internal decision-making structures and improving the accessibility of our external communications.