In2research: Building a Scalable PGR Access and Progression Programme for BAME Students

This project will address inequalities across the postgraduate research student lifecycle and the barriers that exist for students from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups – particularly for UK-domiciled students from Black British, British Pakistani and British Bangladeshi backgrounds, who are most acutely marginalised in PGR study and academic careers.

Resources required:

• Funding/partners to collaborate on bids and programme.

Available evidence of impact:

• Innovative practices emerging from programmes.
• Reduction in inequality within the PGR lifecycle for BAME PGR’s.
• Increase in embedding EDI across the sector within PGR programmes for BAME students.

Links to available resources:

• In2research – In2scienceUK

Implementation and potential challenges:

• Look at successful bids where programmes fit with social sciences to consider future bids internal or external opportunities.
• Access to funding streams – where to locate internal and externally to institutions.
• Potential collaborations – institutions or local organisations that would offer value and shared communities of practice.
• Culture change.

How to Use:

• Develop mentoring programme.
• Provide paid work placement opportunities.
• Create training and networking opportunities.
• Extend support via alumni communities.