Citizen Research Essentials: A Short Course

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About this course

This online university micro-credential was co-designed by Griffith University and people with disability, sponsored by the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP). It equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a citizen researcher and actively participate in research projects.

What is a citizen researcher?

A citizen researcher is someone with lived experience who takes an active role in research. You don't just take part in studies—you help lead them. You work with professional researchers to design projects, collect information, analyse findings, and share results.

You can be a citizen researcher without formal research qualifications. Your lived experience and knowledge are what matter.

Is this course for you?

This course is for people with disability who want to:

  1. Lead or co-lead research projects
  2. Work with professional researchers as partners
  3. Help decide what gets researched and how
  4. Collect and analyse information
  5. Share results with your community.

What you need

To complete this course, you will need:
  • A personal computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone
  • A reliable internet connection
  • An up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Firefox or Edge).

This course uses Canvas, a learning platform that works on any device. You can access it from anywhere with internet, and your progress saves automatically. No prior experience with Canvas needed. We have created downloadable FAQs and Onboarding Guidelines to help you.

How to complete the course
You can do this course:

  • At your own pace – take breaks whenever you need
  • With your support worker or someone else
  • In a group with others
  • Alone or with help – whatever works for you.

Accessibility

We've worked hard to make this course accessible to as many people as possible. The course includes captions, transcripts, and Auslan interpretation for the videos. However, we know that it won't work for everyone.

If you need content in Easy English, or if you encounter any barriers, please contact us at inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au. We're committed to providing an inclusive learning experience.
For any urgent inquiries, please contact Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability via email at inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au


About this course

This online university micro-credential was co-designed by Griffith University and people with disability, sponsored by the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP). It equips you with the knowledge and skills to become a citizen researcher and actively participate in research projects.

What is a citizen researcher?

A citizen researcher is someone with lived experience who takes an active role in research. You don't just take part in studies—you help lead them. You work with professional researchers to design projects, collect information, analyse findings, and share results.

You can be a citizen researcher without formal research qualifications. Your lived experience and knowledge are what matter.

Is this course for you?

This course is for people with disability who want to:

  1. Lead or co-lead research projects
  2. Work with professional researchers as partners
  3. Help decide what gets researched and how
  4. Collect and analyse information
  5. Share results with your community.

What you need

To complete this course, you will need:
  • A personal computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone
  • A reliable internet connection
  • An up-to-date web browser (Chrome, Firefox or Edge).

This course uses Canvas, a learning platform that works on any device. You can access it from anywhere with internet, and your progress saves automatically. No prior experience with Canvas needed. We have created downloadable FAQs and Onboarding Guidelines to help you.

How to complete the course
You can do this course:

  • At your own pace – take breaks whenever you need
  • With your support worker or someone else
  • In a group with others
  • Alone or with help – whatever works for you.

Accessibility

We've worked hard to make this course accessible to as many people as possible. The course includes captions, transcripts, and Auslan interpretation for the videos. However, we know that it won't work for everyone.

If you need content in Easy English, or if you encounter any barriers, please contact us at inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au. We're committed to providing an inclusive learning experience.
For any urgent inquiries, please contact Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability via email at inclusivefutures@griffith.edu.au


  • Enrolment Registration

    Who can enrol?

    To be eligible for the Citizen Research Essentials course, you must be either:

    • a person with disability, or
    • an NDRP-sponsored participant with an enrolment code.

    If you're an NDRP participant, your code will be provided by your organisation.

    When does the course start?

    New cohorts open at the start of each month. Once you complete the enrolment registration form and your eligibility has been confirmed, you'll be notified of your intake round and provided with course details.

    Enrolment Registration
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