Indigenous Research Collaborator - Research Credential About, Eligibility, Award Criteria, Assessment, Apply

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Indigenous Research Collaborator is a credential recognizing an Indigenous research mentoree’s participation and contribution to collaborative community-based research. The program involves work in the mentoree’s home community under senior advisors, with CDU staff supporting one or more research projects. It includes introductory training in research ethics and observation of research conducted by experienced community-based researchers. Eligibility covers Indigenous research mentorees working in teams with other Indigenous researchers and CDU staff on projects in the Northern Territory, with award based on induction attendance, a research profile, and successful participation under Indigenous Elder authority.

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Faculty of Arts and Society | Northern Institute Indigenous Research Collaborator ABOUT THE CREDENTIAL This credential acknowledges the participation and contribution made by an Indigenous research mentoree to a collaborative research project. Earners will have worked in their home community under the guidance of senior advisorsand with CDU staff on one or more research projects. They will have received introductory training in research ethics and been given the opportunity to learn about research by watching research work being carried out by experienced Indigenous community-based researchers with whom they are familiar and comfortable. ELIGIBILITY This credential is available to Indigenous research mentorees working in teams with other Indigenous researchers and CDU staff on a research project in the Northern Territory. It is designed to acknowledge the recipient’s participation in the cross-cultural facilitation of community-based research, and the role they play as a young person learning from experienced researchers and family members. Discover More [cdu.edu.au/northern-institute](cdu.edu.au/northern-institute) T: 08 8946 7468 | E: [thenortherninstitute](thenortherninstitute@cdu.edu.au)[@](thenortherninstitute@cdu.edu.au)[cdu.edu.au](thenortherninstitute@cdu.edu.au) CRICOS Provider No. 00300K | RTO Provider No. 0373 | TEQSA Provider ID PRV12069 Produced September 2025 | UniPrint 84403 AWARD CRITERIA >iAttendance at a research induction meeting and identification of supervising Elder Indigenous authority >iCreation of a research profile detailing who you are, and your previous work (including research experience)>iSuccessful participation in one or more collaborative research projects undertaken under Elder Authority with local researchers and CDU staff. ASSESSMENT Assessment will be carried out on the job by a CDU researcher, and verified by an appropriate senior Indigenous authority. APPLY FOR A RESEARCH CREDENTIAL Contact: Dr Michaela Spencer | Northern Institute Indigenous Researchers Initiative T: 08 8946 7251/8946 7468 E: michaela.spencer@cdu. edu. au W: [iri.cdu.edu.au](iri.cdu.edu.au)

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What does the Indigenous Research Collaborator credential recognize?

It acknowledges the participation and contribution of an Indigenous research mentoree to a collaborative research project. It also recognizes learning supported by senior advisors, CDU staff, and experienced community-based researchers.

Who is eligible for this research credential?

Eligible candidates are Indigenous research mentorees working in teams with other Indigenous researchers and CDU staff on a research project in the Northern Territory. The credential also targets cross-cultural facilitation of community-based research.

How are award criteria and assessment handled?

Award criteria require attendance at a research induction meeting, creation of a research profile, and successful participation in one or more collaborative research projects under Elder Indigenous authority. Assessment is carried out on the job by a CDU researcher and verified by a suitable senior Indigenous authority.

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