REGISTRATION FOR INVESTIGAYTORS IS OPEN!

ARE YOU CURIOUS ABOUT 2S/LGBTQIA+ RESEARCH? JOIN INVESTIGAYTORS

Investigaytors is seeking 2S/LGBTQIA+ Albertans for its upcoming cohort, beginning September 2024 and running until March 2025!

Investigaytors is a data-driven journey into community-based research, enabling you to answer burning questions, and become actively involved in local research in Alberta’s queer and trans community.

Investigaytors is for folks without previous research experience who wish to gain tangible skills, as well as those who already have research experience but want an opportunity to contribute to projects that will benefit 2S/LGBTQIA+ people in their community.

Previous program participants have presented their research back to the community locally as well as nationally! Check out the previous Investigaytors projects here.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Investigaytors will begin with a weekend-long kick-off taking place on September 14th and 15th (from 10:00am to 3:00 pm each day). This will be an opportunity to learn about the program, learn the basics of community-based research, and get to know other 2S/LGBTQIA+ Albertans.

After this orientation, Investigaytors participants will meet for two hours each week to learn all about research – including topics such as anti-oppressive research approaches, qualitative and quantitative methods, and knowledge mobilization. The program will culminate in a hands-on research experience.

Participants will have the opportunity to choose between two program streams:

Stream 1: Participants will meet on Tuesday evenings (6:30pm to 8:30pm) to support the redevelopment of a national 2S/LGBTQIA+ health survey with our national community partner, the Community-Based Research Centre.

Stream 2: Participants will meet on Wednesday evenings (6:30pm to 8:30pm) to design and carry out an original applied research project with our local community partner, HIV Edmonton.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need prior research experience?

No prior research experience is required. We teach you everything you need to know!

Is there any cost to participate?

Participation in the program is free. Plus, snacks will be provided at all meetings!

Where does the program take place?

The kick-off event and the weekly meetings will be held in-person in downtown Edmonton. However, there is also the option to join virtually across Alberta.

What is the time commitment?

Most of the activities will be completed during the weekly meeting times. However, you may be asked to complete small exercises outside of the weekly meeting times (e.g., filling out an evaluation).

If you have any other questions, please contact QTHC’s Research and Evaluation Manager, Finn (he/they) at finn.st.dennis@ourhealthyeg.ca.