Community Researcher

• Deadline: 23 April 2025
• Free training opportunity

The Community Researcher Training Programme was developed to provide an opportunity for people across the community to gain skills in research and to have an opportunity to conduct a research project related to Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, investigating an area of importance to the community.

This exciting opportunity is now being offered in collaboration with the University of Southampton, Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and the University of Bradford, as a pilot for widening the reach of the project.

What will it involve?

Each CRTP group will consist of small groups of community members, selected through an application process. You will be trained in research skills, taking you through project design, ethical considerations, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results. Community Researchers will attend a 2-hour, face-to-face training session once a week over 12 weeks (term time only), accompanied by at least 2 hours of independent work each week. You will be invited to a celebration event at the end of the project. You will also be required to engage in project evaluation.

Throughout the process you will be supported by local Community Trainers, who will meet with you weekly to deliver training (term time only) and provide advice and guidance on your projects and research journey.

This is an exciting opportunity to receive free research training, developing a range of skills including communication, analytical skills, time management, ethics, and presentation skills; skills which are attractive to employers and could enhance career or study opportunities.

This training is offered FREE OF CHARGE by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. However, your commitment is required if you are selected for the programme.