What is equity, diversity and inclusion?
- Equity is the promotion of fairness and justice for everyone by considering historical, social, systemic, and structural issues that impact experience and individual needs.
- Diversity is a measure of representation within a community or population and includes identity, background, lived experience, culture, and many more characteristics.
- Inclusion is the creation of an environment where everyone shares a sense of belonging, is treated with respect, and is able to fully participate.
Why is equity, diversity and inclusion important?
The Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) fosters a culture of inclusive research and innovation excellence. Foundational to this commitment is the identification and dismantling of structural barriers to support equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practices and the creation of environments and research designs that embed EDI principles and actions. These practices require ongoing reflection and continual learning about our collective responsibility to uphold EDI values.
What do I need before I can begin?
You do not need to complete any prerequisites to use the information on this page. For additional resources on EDI in research and innovation, the Centre for Research & Innovation Support (CRIS) has created topic-specific EDI guides.
At this pivotal time, VPRI remains committed to supporting a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion in our research and innovation practices. EDI resources are embedded across relevant pages on our website to provide practical, easy-to-apply solutions for improving programs of research through resources and training opportunities.
Information on Canada Research Chairs: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion can be found at Canada Research Chairs and Canada Research Chairs Institutional EDI Action Plan.
List of Topics
- EDI in Research Teams & Training Handbook
- Equity, diversity and inclusion in research: environments and team cultures
- Equity, diversity and inclusion in research: research design
- Equity, diversity and inclusion in research: team composition
- Socio-demographic data guide for program evaluation
- U of T Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Excellence
- U of T Horizon Europe Gender Equity Plan
- Provide guidance on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives related to research and innovation
- Develop resources, tools, and guidelines for EDI in research
- Provide EDI-specific reviews of U of T-led proposals to key funding programs
- Support compliance with EDI requirements for federally sponsored research programs, including implementation of U of T’s Canada Research Chairs EDI Action Plan
- Support collection and use of representation data
- Provide research development opportunities through training, required modules, mentorship and sponsorship
- Develop accessible education and resources
- Develop communications that increase awareness of EDI considerations internal and external to VPRI
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