Our researchers are working to inform responses and better understand the broader psychological and social impacts of systemic racism and inequality.

Research projects include racial bias, gender bias in industry and academia, sex differences in brain and behaviour, poverty and decision making, and cross-racial friendships and social adjustment.

EDI Research Highlights

Engendering Success in STEM
Led by Dr. Toni Schmader, Engendering Success in STEM is a research partnership with the shared goal to foster women’s inclusion and success in STEM.
The Living Lab at Science World
Led by Dr. Andrew Baron, the Living Lab studies the cognitive and cultural origins of intergroup bias including implicit race and gender bias.
Daily Experiences and Culture Study
Led by Dr. Amori Mikami, this study examines barriers to mental health services that encourage a more socially inclusive peer group for Asian Canadian youth with ADHD.
Examining Stress, Coping, and Health among Jewish College an
The Centre for Health and Coping Studies is studying on how Jewish students are coping in light of the heightened antisemitism being displayed on university campuses.

EDI Research Resources at UBC

ResourceDescriptionAudience
EDI in Research
[Online course]		This course was created to support the application of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within research activities across all disciplines. Faculty, Postdoctoral Fellows, Students
Indigenous Research Support Initiative (IRIS) | Resources for Indigenous Researchers
[Website]		A list of resources for indigenous community, including training, funding, best practices and other online resources.Faculty, Students
Support Programs to Advance Research Capacity (SPARC)
[Website]		Workshops, sample grants and guidance to support Tri-Agency funding proposals, including incorporating EDI considerations into your applications.Faculty, Students
UBC Research + Innovation | EDI in Research Resource Library
[Website/Videos]		A list of resources provided as a starting point for building EDI in research at UBC.Faculty, Students
UBC Research + Innovation | EDI in UBC's Research Community: Dimensions Pilot
[Website]		The Dimensions program aims to identify and eliminate systemic obstacles and inequities experienced by members of underserved, marginalized and excluded groups.Faculty, Students
SPARK Society
[Website]		Creates networks and promotes the professional development of historically excluded scholars of African American/Black, Latina/o/x American, and Native American heritage in Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Science.Faculty, Students
Responsible Code of Conduct: EDI in Research
[Website]		Resource to help researchers reflect on their experimental and qualitative research methods to better incorporate ideals of equity, diversity, and inclusion into what they do.Faculty, Students

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2025 Giving Day: Thank you for coming together to unlock opportunities for our students

 
Thank you for your generous support of the Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund on UBC Giving Day.

Empowering student research with the Psychology Inclusive Excellence Fund

 
The Psychology Inclusive Excellence (PIE) Student Fund empowers students from historically marginalized and equity-deserving communities by providing paid research positions in our labs.

Jen Hyslop Investigates mental health accessibility with support from the PIE Fund

 
Learn how the PIE Fund supports Jen's research on mental health help-seeking barriers among Indigenous students.
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UBC’s Dimensions Action Plan for EDI in Research

A lens into EDI in UBC’s Research ecosystem
This plan focuses on deliverable actions that can drive us towards greater equity, diversity and inclusion on our campuses and in our research.
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