Research Requests

NPY Women’s Council values research to improve its services and contribute to building a broader evidence base.

Tjukurpa Nganampa Wanantjaku – Follow Our Story

This research framework specific to Anangu and the Central Australian context tells the story of how we engage with external researchers and what it means to co-research alongside Anangu. Click here to review the Tjukurpa Nganampa Wanantjaku document.

Researchers wishing to engage with the NPY Women’s Council or its members are also encouraged to:

· Align research intentions with NPYWC’s Guiding Principles as stated below:

· Familiarise themselves with appropriate guidelines for conducting ethical research including but not limited to:

• National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research 2023 (NHMRC)
• Ethical Guidelines for Research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 2018 (NHRMC)
• Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research 2020 (AIATSIS)
• Australian Evaluation Society Cultural Safety Framework 2020 (AES)

We kindly request that all existing and new research proposals follow this EOI process regardless of a pre-existing relationship with NPYWC. This helps support our ongoing monitoring, evaluation and learning as part of NPYWC’s commitment to continuous improvement.

SUBMITTING A RESEARCH REQUEST

There are two stages to submitting a research request. Should you require any assistance in doing so, please contact us via research@npywc.org.au regarding any language or accessibility needs.

STAGE ONE: Expression of Interest

All EOIs should be completed using this form and ensure they align with the Tjukurpa Nganampa Wanantjaku framework.

Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time with consideration of organisational closure periods. Unless further information is requested, the EOI will either be accepted or declined.

All EOIs will be assessed against NPY Women’s Council’s vision and strategic plan that encompasses the advocacy and research priorities of Directors. Proposals will be considered by the NPYWC Research & Policy team with the support of the Leadership team. After a proposal has been accepted, it must also be approved by our Anangu Board of Directors and CEO. A member of the Research & Policy team will be in touch to inform you of the outcome. We will endeavour to do this within 28 days of receiving the research request. All EOIs forms and general enquiries can be emailed to research@npywc.org.au.

STAGE TWO: Interview

If the Stage 1 EOI is approved, a research and policy team member will contact you to arrange an interview with themselves and where possible, a Director. The interview will also be an opportunity to discuss next steps and consider any involvement we may have in a letter of support to your institution and/or ethics committee prior to ethics approval.

STAGE THREE: Research Contract

When we have received ethics approval from your organisation or institution, a contract will be issued which will outline or key organisational policies and procedures for working collaboratively with Anangu.

STAGE FOUR: Commencement of Research

When the above criteria have been fulfilled, a member of the Research and Policy team and/or a dedicated staff member will be in touch to discuss the logistics of the research and engagement with key community members.