Research
How we're ensuring research aligns with the priorities of neurodivergent people.
Research that addresses neurodivergence plays a vital role in improving the lives of neurodivergent people. The increased public awareness of neurodiversity and the growing inclusion of the community in research create a huge opportunity for making a meaningful change.
The purpose of the Embracing Complexity research is to identify barriers that lead to the social exclusion of neurodivergent people and effective ways of removing them. We hope that research that moves beyond the boundaries created by diagnostic categories and is informed by the priorities of the community will contribute to making society inclusive for neurodivergent people.
I want to partner on an application
We are happy to provide in-kind support and partnership for research proposals that align with our strategic priorities. Each proposal is considered on a case-by-case basis. Due to our limited capacity, we can only partner on applications which would reimburse us for the costs associated with partnership. Where possible, please allow five working days before your application deadline to ensure we can approve the partnership on time.
As a coalition of charities, we are currently unable to provide direct funding for research. However, some of our member organisations are research funders and may be able to help. Please contact them directly if possible.
See our Partnerships Policy for more information on how we choose partners.
Contact us about your researchEmbracing Complexity Research Network
We're currently in the process of setting up an Embracing Complexity Research Network for researchers and research organisations with a shared interest in improving the lives of neurodivergent people.
If you would like to join, please e-mail us and outline your key research interests to help us tailor contact in future.
Join the Embracing Complexity Research NetworkEmbracing Complexity in Research
Our Emerging Minds Cross-Sector Placement report highlights how siloed working, mismatched priorities and lack of funding for studies across multiple conditions prevent people with NDCs from getting the full benefit from research. Find out more on our news page.
