Role
- Guide strategic priorities related to the interdisciplinary research mandate of UBC Health.
- Identify emerging health research issues, scientific trends, challenges, and opportunities in provincial, national, and global contexts for UBC Health to consider.
- Advocate for system-level changes that will support interdisciplinary research.
- Recommend strategic partnerships for the initiation of collaborative initiatives and to advance issues of common concern.
- Recommend the formation of and set the direction for working groups to advance strategic interdisciplinary research priorities.
- Identify ways to expand the reach and impact of UBC Health within the UBC community.
Accountability
The Research Advisory Committee reports to the UBC Health Senior Leadership Team. Meeting minutes and issues requiring higher-level input and decision-making will be advanced to Executive by the Director, Interdisciplinary Research, through the UBC Health Senior Leadership Team. Issues of common concern may be brought to the UBC Health Student Caucus and Patient and Community Advisory Committee for input as appropriate.
Composition and Organization
- The Director, Interdisciplinary Research, will serve as Chair.
- The Advisory Committee will be supported by staff from UBC Health.
- Membership will be at the invitation of the Director of Research. The committee is intended to include perspectives from different disciplines, different faculties, different career stages, and both UBC campuses. These factors and principles of EDI will be used when extending invitations.
- Meetings will be scheduled three to four times per year, or as needed under special circumstances.
- Appointments will be two years with the possibility of renewal.
- Terms of Reference will be reviewed annually.
Expectations and Obligations of Members
- Foster and contribute to open, collaborative, and respectful discussions
- Read and review all meeting materials, which, combined with active participation time, is expected to require an average commitment of up to 12 hours per year of membership
- Actively participate in all meetings, drawing on their own knowledge, expertise and experience to provide constructive advice
- Share relevant updates and priorities discussed at committee meetings with research leadership and relevant communications leads in their department, faculty, or unit
- Serve as an ambassador for UBC Health, promoting collaborative initiatives and encouraging broader engagement in interdisciplinary research efforts