National Black-Affirming Research Methods Summer Institute

May 13, 2026 to May 15, 2026 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Submit your application before March 15, 2026.

Join us for a three-day bilingual summer institute offering scholarly exchange, methodological dialogue, and applied training in research methods in health and social sciences, centered on research with Black communities.

Read the full details of the Summer Institute.

Description

This Summer Institute brings together scholars, community-engaged researchers, and students for three days of scholarly exchange, methodological dialogue, and applied training in health and social sciences, focused on research with Black communities in Canada.

Student Training Labs (By Application Only) will feature afternoon sessions with intensive training labs reserved for a selected cohort of undergraduate and graduate students. These sessions provide hands-on methodological training and guided mentorship.

Program at a Glance

Title	Description
Phase 1 – Orientation \| Virtual workshop \| 90 mins	Prepares participants for the in-person training by establishing shared foundations in research design and scholarly engagement. Themes include: Principles of Black-affirming research Research commitments and collaborative norms Effective research design
Phase 2 – Methods Training \| In person \| Three days	Focuses on the applied practice of research methods through intensive training labs, mentorship, and peer exchange. Themes include: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches Ethical and reflexive research practice Data collection, analysis, and interpretation Translating research questions into methodological choices
Phase 3 – Mentorship and Planning \| Virtual session \| 60 min	Supports participants in consolidating their learning and planning next steps following the Summer Institute. Themes include: Developing an Annual Plan for Success Reflecting on methodological growth Feedback on Institute programming Sustained mentorship and network-building

Title

Description

Phase 1 – Orientation | Virtual workshop | 90 mins

Prepares participants for the in-person training by establishing shared foundations in research design and scholarly engagement. Themes include:

Principles of Black-affirming research
Research commitments and collaborative norms
Effective research design

Phase 2 – Methods Training | In person | Three days

Focuses on the applied practice of research methods through intensive training labs, mentorship, and peer exchange. Themes include:

Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches
Ethical and reflexive research practice
Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Translating research questions into methodological choices

Phase 3 – Mentorship and Planning | Virtual session | 60 min

Supports participants in consolidating their learning and planning next steps following the Summer Institute. Themes include:

Developing an Annual Plan for Success
Reflecting on methodological growth
Feedback on Institute programming
Sustained mentorship and network-building

Cost and Support

Participation is free
Travel subsidies are available for students residing outside Ottawa
Meals will be provided during Institute days.

Public Panels (Open Registration)

Morning sessions will also be available. They consist of curated scholarly panels and keynote addresses featuring invited speakers and focus on Black-affirming research methods. Faculty, students, community partners, and members of the public are welcome to attend. More information to come.

Accessibility

If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.