Research Excellence Grant Sample Clauses

Research Excellence Grant. (REG) case studies Two case studies illustrate how we have used our SFC Research Excellence Grant (REG) funding to underpin and support excellent research that aligns with priorities in the National Performance Framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. XXX has been used to invest in institutional research infrastructure, in keeping with our Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy 2022-25. Case Study 1: Shaping refugee integration policy and practice globally Our researchers in the Institute for Global Health and Development developed a framework, the ‘Indicators of Integration’, which has shaped debate on refugee integration and focused attention on the need for social connection and its impact on access to rights and services, and refugees’ opportunities to live independently. Our policy, practice and community focused research has shaped the Scottish Government refugee integration policy, along with other integration policies globally – particularly in Australia and the USA. The knowledge gained from our research has influenced the design of major support programmes for refugees, helping agencies involved in service provision to prioritise building ‘connectedness’. Using REG funding towards the costs of the associated research staff salaries and our researcher development training (for contract research staff in particular), has enabled us to attract and retain high quality research talent, and to work in partnership with policy makers to develop evidence-based solutions to grand challenges such as these. The research highlights the important diversity of connections essential to building a new life and to developing integrated communities - including reuniting families and building friendships with other migrants, as well as between newcomers and settled community members. To feel at home and live independently, people need connections to services such as housing, language provision, education and health. However, they also need opportunities to participate in, for example, their own particular religious communities, or leisure activities. Our research is being used to identify refugees’ levels of trust in both personal relationships and in services. In this way, service providers can target their work more effectively to help build supportive social networks and access to crucial services. One example of the impact of this research is our work for the Home Office. The research broke new ground in providing a holistic model of refugee integra...
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