Inclusive Community Network
Have a Voice in Research
Clinical research shapes treatments and care, but many communities are still underrepresented. Our Inclusive Community Network works with community organizations to help research become more accessible, representative, and informed by real-world experiences.
We do not run studies or provide medical advice. We help connect communities and individuals with researchers in a more trusted and accessible way.
A free network for community organizations
The Inclusive Community Network is free to join for community organizations and individuals with lived experience.
Community organizations
Share insights, raise awareness, and stay connected to research opportunities
Individuals
Stay informed, share perspectives, and hear about relevant opportunities
Researchers and study teams
Work more closely with communities when designing and delivering research
For individuals
You do not need to be part of a community organization to have a voice in research.
Join the network to stay informed, share your perspective, and hear about relevant opportunities if and when they arise.
Why community insight matters
When real experiences help shape research, studies and treatments are more likely to reflect the needs of the people they are intended to support.
Greater community insight and participation can help make research more relevant and improve health outcomes over time.
What being a partner involves
Share knowledge
Share knowledge and raise awareness around conditions that matter to your community
Provide input
Provide input into how research is designed and communicated
Access opportunities
Access and share research participation opportunities with your members, where appropriate
Stay connected
Stay connected without any expectation to take part
No cost, no pressure
There is no cost to join, and no pressure to participate.
Community spotlight
We work with our Inclusive community partners to highlight under-researched and misunderstood conditions through our Community Spotlight series.
These are conversations with people who have lived experience and those closest to the communities affected. They help raise awareness, share real insights, and give researchers a better understanding of what is often missed.
If you choose to take part, this is one of the ways we can work together.
Common questions
Inclusive is the technology platform accessed by researchers. Inclusive Community Network is the free network for community organizations helping shape more representative and accessible research. The network is hosted on the platform, meaning researchers can learn more about your organization and reach out to you.
Yes. Inclusive is free for community organizations to join, now and going forward. It’s funded by research organizations, so there’s no cost to community partners.
Joining means becoming part of a network, so researchers can be aware of your organization and mission. You can stay informed, share insights, or take part in opportunities if and when they are relevant.
No. There is no obligation to take part in any activity, opportunity, or collaboration.
You may hear about studies, surveys, or projects that are relevant to your community. You decide if anything is appropriate to share.
Join a network built for
community partners
Be part of shaping research in a way that reflects the people it’s meant to serve.