We have found that it is often the case that researchers begin to engage with community organisations late in the research process — after project plans are already formed.
Through the Connection Point, community organisations can:
Share pressing issues that research can help to solve
Suggest potential research topics and areas for future collaboration
Connect with researchers, funders, and policymakers who are eager to collaborate
Researchers and commissioners can:
Introduce themselves and share opportunities for community input
Engage with community organisations to shape research focus and design
Identify potential partners using an interactive map with tagged community organisations
Key Features
Thematic Connection Points – Explore themed areas (e.g., Primary Care, Mental Health) to facilitate collaboration.
Register Research Topics – A space for community organisations to propose topics and shape research agendas.
Contact Directory – Access relevant stakeholders, including researchers, commissioners, and funders.
Community Organisation Map – Discover potential research partners based on location, demographics, and themes
Join us in transforming how research and communities work together — click on the link below to get the conversation started.
Connection Point
Connect with community groups, researchers, and funders, explore research ideas, and help shape future research through shared opportunities and collaboration.
Are you a researcher looking to meet/reach out to community organisations and community researchers?
The Connection Point helps you connect with community organisations, share research ideas, and shape meaningful, community-informed research.
Connection Point is only available to Birch members.
Are you a community organisation looking to register potential research topics and help shape the research agenda?
The Connection Point gives you a space to share your ideas, highlight local priorities, and connect with researchers who want to work alongside your community.
Connection Point is only available to Birch members.
Are you a researcher looking to meet/reach out to community organisations and community researchers?
The Connection Point helps you connect with community organisations, share research ideas, and shape meaningful, community-informed research.
Are you a community organisation looking to register potential research topics and help shape the research agenda?
The Connection Point gives you a space to share your ideas, highlight local priorities, and connect with researchers who want to work alongside your community.
