Participatory Research

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There are many roles on a research team, including:

  • Principal Investigator (PI)/Co-Principal investigator (Co-PI): in charge of the research.
  • Project Coordinator: manages research activities.
  • Research Assistant: helps the project director carry out the research activities.
  • Project Team Member: shares lived experience or expertise in research to make research decisions.
  • Consultant: someone outside the research team who provides expert advice based on their lived experience or their job.

Research partners from the community may have any of these roles.

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