NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS) would like to recognise and celebrate the contributions made by applied health and social care researchers during the last 12-18 months with examples of excellence in the contribution of research to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including:-

• Research with under-represented groups and communities.
• Project/s that demonstrate excellence in EDI through participation, involvement, co-production and engagement.

Researchers are invited to submit a poster that should include aims, objectives, what they have achieved so far, what they have learned and what has excited them.

The competition will be judged by a panel drawn from ARC KSS’s Organisation and Research Capacity Group (ORCA), Developing Research Careers Group and Public Advisors.

The winner and two runner ups will be invited to present their poster at the ARC KSS Research Week Symposium on 23 June 2022.  All other poster entries will be available to view on the ARC KSS website throughout  ARC KSS Research Week (20-23 June)  and displayed at the Research Week Symposium.

The winner will receive a £150 training bursary and second prize winners a £100 training bursary.

Deadline for competition entry – 17.00, 20 May 2022

For more information please read this document.