Become a Young Researcher
Why are we doing this research?
The aim of our research is to understand how teachers and school staff are currently being trained to understand the needs of LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Questioning or Other) young people to better support them and their mental health.
As a result of the research, we aim to improve training available to educators and help them to better support LGBT+ pupils in secondary schools and colleges.
Become a Young Researcher
Our research about young people is co-led with young people.
As a young researcher, you will:
Make sure young people’s voices are heard.
Help us develop meaningful and relevant research.
Help us design inclusive research.
Help us make sense of our findings.
What would be involved as a Young Researcher?
Co-Lead Research Conversations
Help Design Creative Workshops
Analyse & Interpret Study Findings
Don’t want to be a young researcher? Apply to be a study participant or on the Advisory Group.
What's in it for me?
Researcher Training
You will receive training and mentorship from expert researchers.
Become a Partner
You will have your voice heard and join us as an equal team partner.
Develop New Skills
E.g. research, public speaking. It can look great on your CV and UCAS application.
Get Paid
You will be offered a £40 e-shopping voucher per each 2-hour meeting.
If your application is successful to join us as a peer researcher, we will pay you for your time to take part in two days training, plus up to seven days of research time paid for, at a rate of £130 per day.
