Call for Research Partners – Open Access Community Research

Do you need research done that you do not have the capacity to do? We aim to produce research useful to third-sector organisations in the current climate of diminished funding and increased need. There is no charge to be a project partner, however, work produced must be open access for the whole sector.

We have the capacity to work with a group of local community organisations or charities, to identify and deliver research that can be used to support campaigning, influence policy, or leverage funding. The research may include activities such as service user engagements, desk-based research, data analysis and sector-focused discussions. 

Magnetic Ideals is a community organisation providing training, research and networking for organisations working for community interest and social sustainability. We run and support creative projects bringing communities together to create positive social change. This year, Magnetic Ideals will be focusing an annual research project on one of the following areas within Brighton and Hove:

• Education & Training
• Employment
• Housing & Social Welfare

If you have an area of research you think would be suitable, please fill in your initial ideas in this form by 13 June 2024. Please do not worry about having a fully formed research plan, we are here to help develop this. We are most interested in how we can support ideas that will facilitate change.

Sadly, we will not be able to work with all organisations who apply, and will let you know the outcome of the decision on the projects by 27 June 2024.

We look forward to hearing about your ideas, if you have any questions, please email research@magneticideals.org 

Warmest wishes,

Chris Kuzmicki and Heather McKnight

Research and Development Team