COLLABORATION WITH A PURPOSE
Different expertise. A shared commitment to ethical research.
We welcome conversations with universities, research organisations, professional bodies, charities and community groups. A partnership could centre on one activity or develop into a longer programme of work.
The starting point is a clear purpose: what do we want to achieve, who would benefit, and what could each organisation contribute? We would agree the scope around the idea, available capacity and resources.
What could a partnership involve?
The following examples are invitations to discuss an idea, rather than a fixed package of services.
LEARNING
Learning, events and dialogue
Explore a joint workshop, seminar, roundtable or conference on an agreed research ethics topic. A collaboration might combine subject expertise, speakers, facilitation, venue support and promotion.
We could also discuss learning activities for researchers, students or research ethics professionals, shaped around a particular audience and the questions they encounter.
RESOURCES
Resources, publications and shared projects
Discuss practical guidance, teaching materials, publications or a focused project that helps people understand and apply research ethics. Partners might contribute research expertise, writing, review, lived experience or access to relevant communities.
Before starting, we would agree the intended audience, responsibilities, review process, credit and how the finished work could be used.
COMMUNITY
Community connections and practical support
A partnership could help connect REA’s work with new disciplines, organisations or communities through outreach, discussion or shared initiatives.
We also welcome conversations about support for an agreed activity, including funding, venues, digital tools or other practical resources. Any support would need clear terms and appropriate consideration of independence and conflicts of interest.
What would we agree before starting?
A useful partnership needs more than a shared interest. These are the arrangements we would discuss together.
Purpose and benefit — The aims, intended audience and expected outcomes.
Contribution and capacity — Who will do what, and what time or resources are available.
Funding and practical arrangements — Any costs, payments, timelines and delivery responsibilities.
Standards and ownership — Ethical expectations, conflicts, use of REA’s name, credit and rights in shared materials.
Tell us what you have in mind
You do not need a complete proposal. A short outline is enough to begin a conversation.
Include:
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Your organisation and contact details
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The idea and who would benefit
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What you could contribute and where REA might help
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Any timing, funding or practical considerations
Each proposal would be considered individually. An enquiry does not commit either organisation to proceed.