Researchers across our partners are engaged in emotionally demanding research. At the University of Sheffield, a well-established peer-led network provides a supportive space for those involved in emotional, sensitive, or traumatic research to connect, support, and learn from each other. Building on this foundation, we aim to enhance support for these researchers at a regional level.

This project seeks to identify best practices within our institutions and across the sector, gauge interest in developing a regional support community, and identify initiatives that could be trialled to support researchers who conduct emotionally demanding research.

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