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.
Jewish on Campus Study
Led by Dr. Anita DeLongis and PhD student Talia Morstead, this study examines how Jewish students are coping with antisemitism on campuses and is recruiting participants.

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EDI Research News

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2024 Giving Day: The PIE fund creates a more inclusive learning experience for psychology students

 
The Psychology Inclusive Excellence Student Fund supports students from marginalized backgrounds with funded research opportunities in our department.

Update: UBC Psychology EDI Committee policy on statements of support

 
The aim of any statements will be to provide support for Department members’ mental health and wellbeing, to hold space for respectful conversations, and to facilitate dialogue and understanding. 

UBC Psychology researcher Dr. Amori Mikami awarded the CIHR Project Grant Program

 
The CIHR Project Grant Program funds health-related research to encourage diverse ideas and collaborations across disciplines and advance global health.
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EDI Research Resources at UBC

ResourceDescriptionAudience
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

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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